How to perform Dumbbell Preacher Curl with proper form
Setup:
- Equipment: Dumbbells and a preacher bench.
- Positioning: Sit on the preacher bench, ensuring your upper arms rest on the angled pad.
Execution:
- Grip: Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand grip (palms facing upward).
- Starting Position: Let your arms extend fully, with your elbows against the pad.
- Curling:
- Engage your biceps and curl the dumbbells toward your shoulders.
- Keep your upper arms stationary against the pad.
- Peak Contraction: Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement.
- Lowering:
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, maintaining control.
- Avoid locking out your elbows to keep tension on the biceps.
Tips:
- Maintain a straight back and avoid using your shoulders.
- Focus on a slow and controlled movement throughout the exercise.
- Adjust the bench height to ensure a comfortable range of motion.
Exercises
Arnold Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Triceps
Arnold Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Triceps
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs
Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Core
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back
Behind The Neck Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Triceps
Bench Dip, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Back, Chest
Bench Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press Close Grip, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest
Bench Press Close Grip, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest
Bench Press Close Grip, EZ Bar
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest
Bench Press Wide Grip, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bench Press Wide Grip, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders, Triceps
Bent Over One Arm Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms, Chest