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Machine Preacher Curl

MachineIsolationEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Biceps

Also forearms

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Preacher curl setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
Arm pad
  1. 1Elbows lined up with the pivot
  2. 2Full stretch at the bottom
  3. 3Squeeze hard at the top

Most common mistake

Seat too low so the elbows float.

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Why research scores it 94
Target tension · 35%5/5
Loaded stretch · 25%4/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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