How to do the Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball demonstration · © GymiaFit
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball step by step
- 1Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- 2Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, resting your elbow on the exercise ball.
- 3Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball — questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball work?
The Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball?
You need dumbbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball 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 Dumbbell Preacher Curl Over Exercise Ball?
Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl, Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster), Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Preacher 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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