Preacher curl

EZ bar, preacher bench

Also called ez bar preacher curl, scott curl

Preacher curl, start positionPreacher curl, end position
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Rest the upper arms on a preacher pad and curl an EZ bar up with an underhand grip. Lower until the arms are nearly straight.

  1. Armpits on the pad, no lifting
  2. Lower to nearly full extension
  3. Slow lowering, no bounce

Movement

Pattern
Elbow flexion
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, EZ bar

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body