Biceps · Dumbbell

Single-Arm Preacher Curl

Lock your arm to the pad and isolate every fiber.

Single-Arm Preacher Curl exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit at a preacher bench and rest the back of one arm on the pad, palm up.
  2. Hold a dumbbell with your arm extended down the pad.
  3. Curl it up and squeeze at the top.
  4. Lower slowly until your arm is nearly straight, then repeat before switching.

The one cue that matters

Don't fully lock out at the bottom, keep a slight bend to protect the elbow.

Muscles worked

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

FAQ

What muscles does the Single-Arm Preacher Curl work?

The Single-Arm Preacher Curl 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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