How to Do Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)

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

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)

  1. 01Position the arm over the preacher bench pad and rotate the torso slightly away from the working arm.
  2. 02Hold the dumbbell with a supinated grip and extend the arm fully down the slope of the pad.
  3. 03Curl the dumbbell toward the shoulder by flexing the elbow while keeping the back of the arm glued to the pad.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps hard at the top without letting the weight rest over the elbow joint.
  5. 05Lower the dumbbell until the arm is fully extended, maintaining a slight bend at the very bottom to protect the tendon.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)

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

Angling the torso across the bench allows the dumbbell to travel in a path that better aligns with the short head of the biceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) work?

Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) 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 (Turned Torso) correctly?

Position the arm over the preacher bench pad and rotate the torso slightly away from the working arm. Hold the dumbbell with a supinated grip and extend the arm fully down the slope of the pad. Curl the dumbbell toward the shoulder by flexing the elbow while keeping the back of the arm glued to the pad. Squeeze the biceps hard at the top without letting the weight rest over the elbow joint. Lower the dumbbell until the arm is fully extended, maintaining a slight bend at the very bottom to protect the tendon.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)?

Angling the torso across the bench allows the dumbbell to travel in a path that better aligns with the short head of the biceps.

Is Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)?

Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) uses dumbbell.

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