Biceps · Machine

Preacher Curl (Machine)

Fixed arc, constant tension on the biceps.

Preacher Curl (Machine) exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit at the preacher curl machine with your upper arms on the pad, gripping the handles.
  2. Curl the handles up by bending your elbows.
  3. Squeeze the biceps at the top.
  4. Lower slowly back to the start.

The one cue that matters

Keep your arms planted on the pad and control the negative, don't let the stack drop.

Muscles worked

The Preacher Curl (Machine) 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 (Machine) work?

The Preacher Curl (Machine) 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.

How many sets and reps of Preacher Curl (Machine)?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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