How to Do Cable Preacher Curl

Cable Preacher Curl is a biceps exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Preacher Curl

  1. 01Position a preacher bench in front of a low cable pulley and attach a straight or EZ-bar to the carabiner.
  2. 02Sit with your armpits tucked firmly into the top of the pad and grasp the bar with an underhand grip.
  3. 03Curl the bar toward your forehead by flexing the elbows while keeping the chest pressed against the support.
  4. 04Lower the weight until the arms are fully extended, feeling a stretch in the lower bicep before starting the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Preacher Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the back of the upper arms glued to the preacher pad to prevent the shoulders from assisting the curl.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Preacher Curl questions

What muscles does Cable Preacher Curl work?

Cable Preacher Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Preacher Curl correctly?

Position a preacher bench in front of a low cable pulley and attach a straight or EZ-bar to the carabiner. Sit with your armpits tucked firmly into the top of the pad and grasp the bar with an underhand grip. Curl the bar toward your forehead by flexing the elbows while keeping the chest pressed against the support. Lower the weight until the arms are fully extended, feeling a stretch in the lower bicep before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Preacher Curl?

Keep the back of the upper arms glued to the preacher pad to prevent the shoulders from assisting the curl.

Is Cable Preacher Curl suitable for beginners?

Cable Preacher Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Preacher Curl?

Cable Preacher Curl uses cable.

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