Preacher Curl primarily works the biceps. It is categorized as a pull movement and uses Bench, box, or chair and Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- biceps
- Equipment
- Bench, box, or chair and Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- pull
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Preacher Curl
- Armpits at pad, arms long at bottom
- Curl without hips lifting off seat
- Stop just short of lockout if elbows hyperextend
Common mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom — pause, then curl
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is biceps. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Incline Dumbbell Curl · Cable Curl · Hammer Curl · Barbell Curl · Concentration Curl · EZ Bar Curl
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