How to Do Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl

Dumbbell Standing 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 Standing Preacher Curl

  1. 01Stand behind an incline bench and rest the back of the upper arms against the padding with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 02Fully extend the arms so the dumbbells are positioned toward the floor, palms facing up.
  3. 03Curl the dumbbells toward the shoulders by flexing the elbows while keeping the triceps glued to the pad.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the top of the range of motion for a one second hold.
  5. 05Lower the weights slowly until the arms return to the fully extended starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing 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 elbows pinned against the ribs to ensure the biceps perform the work without assistance from the anterior deltoids.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl work?

Dumbbell Standing 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 Standing Preacher Curl correctly?

Stand behind an incline bench and rest the back of the upper arms against the padding with a dumbbell in each hand. Fully extend the arms so the dumbbells are positioned toward the floor, palms facing up. Curl the dumbbells toward the shoulders by flexing the elbows while keeping the triceps glued to the pad. Squeeze the biceps at the top of the range of motion for a one second hold. Lower the weights slowly until the arms return to the fully extended starting position.

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

Keep the elbows pinned against the ribs to ensure the biceps perform the work without assistance from the anterior deltoids.

Is Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl?

Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl uses dumbbell.

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