How to Do Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl

Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl 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 Seated Preacher Curl

  1. 01Sit at the preacher bench and rest the back of the arm on the pad with a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. 02Lower the dumbbell until the arm is fully extended and the bicep is stretched.
  3. 03Curl the dumbbell toward the shoulder by flexing the elbow while keeping the chest firm against the pad.
  4. 04Squeeze the bicep at the top of the rep before slowly reversing the movement.
  5. 05Exhale as the weight rises and inhale as the arm extends.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated 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 arm flush against the preacher pad to isolate the biceps and prevent the shoulder from rolling forward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl work?

Dumbbell Seated 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 Seated Preacher Curl correctly?

Sit at the preacher bench and rest the back of the arm on the pad with a dumbbell in one hand. Lower the dumbbell until the arm is fully extended and the bicep is stretched. Curl the dumbbell toward the shoulder by flexing the elbow while keeping the chest firm against the pad. Squeeze the bicep at the top of the rep before slowly reversing the movement. Exhale as the weight rises and inhale as the arm extends.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl?

Keep the back of the upper arm flush against the preacher pad to isolate the biceps and prevent the shoulder from rolling forward.

Is Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl?

Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl uses dumbbell.

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