Exercise:

Preacher Curls

Target Muscle:

Biceps

Secondary Muscle:

Shoulders

Equipment Needed:

Preacher curl bench, ez-curl bar or short straight bar

Proper Execution:

Start by adjusting the preacher curl bench so that your arms rest comfortably on the pads. Grip the bar about shoulder width apart and fully extend them to get a full stretch in your biceps. Curl the weight up as high as you can without losing tension in the biceps, pause briefly, and then return the weight back to the starting position.

Tips:

Make sure to stay in complete control of the weight at all times. Avoid using body momentum or jerky motions to lift the weight. You must keep your butt on the bench and arms on the pads at all times. Also remember not to curl the weight to the point where tension leaves your bicep.