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Biceps
Barbell Preacher Curl
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Target
Biceps
Category
Upper body · Isolation
Difficulty
Intermediate
Sets
3
Reps
8-12
Execution
How to perform
Curl the bar while keeping the upper arms supported on the pad.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Curl the bar while keeping the upper arms supported on the pad
- 2Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Biceps.
- 3Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Biceps to force extra repetitions.