How to Do Dumbbell Preacher Curl

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

Also known as Preacher Curl Dumbbell.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Preacher Curl

  1. 01Position yourself at a preacher bench with your chest against the pad and arms extended downward.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand grip.
  3. 03Inhale and lower the weights until your arms are fully extended but not locked.
  4. 04Exhale as you curl the dumbbells toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows stationary.
  5. 05Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement before lowering under control.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell 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 your armpits pinned against the pad to prevent your shoulders from assisting the movement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Preacher Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Preacher Curl work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Preacher Curl correctly?

Position yourself at a preacher bench with your chest against the pad and arms extended downward. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand grip. Inhale and lower the weights until your arms are fully extended but not locked. Exhale as you curl the dumbbells toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows stationary. Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement before lowering under control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Preacher Curl?

Keep your armpits pinned against the pad to prevent your shoulders from assisting the movement.

Is Dumbbell Preacher Curl suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Preacher Curl?

Dumbbell Preacher Curl uses dumbbell.

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