How to do the Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl
Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl 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 Seated Preacher Curl demonstration · © GymiaFit
Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl step by step
- 1Sit on a preacher curl bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- 2Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, resting your upper arm against the preacher pad.
- 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 down to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl — questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl work?
The Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl?
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 Seated 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 Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl?
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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