Preacher hammer curl

Dumbbells, preacher bench

Also called hammer preacher curl

Preacher hammer curl, start positionPreacher hammer curl, end position
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Rest the upper arms on the pad of a preacher bench holding dumbbells with palms facing each other, then curl and lower slowly.

  1. Upper arms stay on the pad
  2. Thumbs point up throughout
  3. Full stretch at the bottom

Movement

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

Muscles worked

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

Upper body

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