How to do a preacher curl You need a preacher bench and an E-Z bar or straight bar for this exercise.
Hold the bar at the close grip (inner handle). Your palms should be facing forward and slightly tilted inwards due to the shape of the bar.
Position your upper arms and chest against the preacher bench pad while holding the Bar at shoulder length.
As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder height. Squeeze the biceps hard and hold this position for a second.
As you breathe in, slowly lower the bar until your upper arm is extended and the biceps is fully stretched.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Benefits of preacher curls
The preacher curl brings a number of benefits that you might not find in a conventional bicep curl. One of the biggest benefits that are associated with preacher curls is its ability to force you into negative movement. Negative movement really improves muscle growth as well as improving strength.
Another benefit that you get out of the preacher curl is that it takes away anyway for you to cheat whether voluntarily or involuntarily. Since you can’t swing as much as you do with seated or standing bicep curls, you are less likely to break your form.
The only downside for a preacher curl is that it requires a preacher bench to perform the exercise. No need to fret though, because you can still do your bicep curls, be sure to have the perfect form.
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