The seated preacher curl is a popular bicep exercise that specifically targets the biceps brachii muscle. It is typically performed using a preacher curl bench, which has a sloped, padded surface and an attached barbell or dumbbells. Here’s an introduction to the seated preacher curl:
1. Sit down on the preacher curl bench and adjust the seat height so that your arms rest comfortably on the angled pad, allowing for full extension of the arms.
2. Grasp the barbell or dumbbells with an underhand grip (palms facing up) at shoulder-width or slightly narrower, ensuring that your arms are fully extended and your elbows are resting on the pad.
3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale as you curl the weight upward, contracting your biceps. Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the movement.
4. In a controlled manner, inhale as you lower the weight back down to the starting position, fully extending your arms without allowing the weight to touch the stack.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form and control throughout the exercise.
The seated preacher curl is an effective isolation exercise for the biceps, providing a full range of motion and targeting the muscle group with precision. It’s important to use an appropriate amount of weight to challenge the biceps without sacrificing form, and to avoid using momentum to swing the weight up, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise and increase the risk of injury.
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