Biceps · Dumbbell

Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)

One arm pinned, zero swing, full peak.

Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit at a preacher bench with one upper arm flat on the pad, dumbbell in hand.
  2. Curl the dumbbell up toward your shoulder.
  3. Squeeze the bicep at the top.
  4. Lower slowly until nearly straight, then switch arms.

The one cue that matters

Keep the back of your arm glued to the pad, don't let the elbow lift to cheat.

Muscles worked

The Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) isolates the Biceps — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted biceps volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) work?

The Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) primarily works the Biceps.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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