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Machine Preacher Curl

The curl machine isolates the biceps with a stable resistance curve; ideal for beginners.

  • Isolation
  • Machine
  • Beginner

How to do it

  • Arms supported, set the seat
  • Curl up contracting your biceps
  • Lower under control with tension

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 10–15 reps · 0–2 RIR

Tempo: 2 s on the way down, squeeze 1 s at the peak and stay in control, no swinging

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum
  • A partial range with no stretch

Muscles worked

Primary

  • Biceps

Alternatives

PreviousCable Preacher Curl
Form animation: Machine Preacher Curl
The same animation you see in the app while logging the set.
Type
Isolation
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Pattern
Elbow flexion
Stimulus / fatigue
High
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