How to do the Barbell Lying Preacher Curl
Barbell Lying Preacher Curl is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.
Barbell Lying Preacher Curl demonstration · © GymiaFit
Barbell Lying Preacher Curl at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Barbell Lying Preacher Curl step by step
- 1Sit on a preacher bench with your chest against the pad and your arms extended over the edge, holding a barbell with an underhand grip.
- 2Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- 3Continue to raise the bar until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.
- 4Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- 5Inhale and slowly begin to lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Lying Preacher Curl — questions
What muscles does the Barbell Lying Preacher Curl work?
The Barbell Lying Preacher Curl primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Lying Preacher Curl?
You need barbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Barbell Lying Preacher Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Barbell Lying Preacher Curl?
Barbell Alternate Biceps Curl, Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster), Barbell Curl train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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