Machine Preacher Curls
Machine Preacher Curls is a resistance exercise - elbow flexion exercise involving Biceps brachii, Brachialis. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Biceps brachii, Brachialis
- Secondary muscles
- Brachioradialis, Forearm flexors, Anterior deltoid (stabilization)
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - elbow flexion
Exercise technique
- Seat height
Sit with your chest comfortably behind the pad.
- Upper-arm support
Place the triceps area on the inclined pad.
- Underhand grip
Hold handles with palms up.
- Elbows
Fix arm spacing on the pad.
- Lift
Bend the forearms to pull handles upward.
- Top squeeze
Pause without moving shoulders forward.
- Return
Slowly extend the arms toward the start.
Key technique points
- Do not place elbows on the pad edge.
- Do not lunge your chest forward to assist.
- Do not force elbow lockout at the bottom.
- Keep wrists straight in line with the handles.
- Do not raise shoulders above the pad.
- Decelerate the return.
Common mistakes
Elbows on the edge
Support concentrates onto a small point.
Throwing the torso forward
Momentum shares the biceps work.
Lifting upper arms
The fixed preacher support is disrupted.
Wrists bending backward
Handle force leaves forearm alignment.
Bottom impact
Extension is not braked.
Short pumping
The controlled range narrows.
Frequently asked questions
Machine Preacher Curls: why is “Elbows on the edge” a mistake?
Support concentrates onto a small point.
Machine Preacher Curls: why is “Throwing the torso forward” a mistake?
Momentum shares the biceps work.
Machine Preacher Curls: why is “Lifting upper arms” a mistake?
The fixed preacher support is disrupted.
Machine Preacher Curls: why is “Wrists bending backward” a mistake?
Handle force leaves forearm alignment.
Machine Preacher Curls: why is “Bottom impact” a mistake?
Extension is not braked.
Machine Preacher Curls: why is “Short pumping” a mistake?
The controlled range narrows.
What should I focus on when doing Machine Preacher Curls?
Do not place elbows on the pad edge. Do not lunge your chest forward to assist. Do not force elbow lockout at the bottom. Keep wrists straight in line with the handles. Do not raise shoulders above the pad. Decelerate the return.
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