Preacher Curls (Barbell / EZ-Bar)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Biceps

Quick Cues

1

Chest against the pad

2

Squeeze at the top

3

Keep elbows pinned

4

Full stretch at the bottom

Equipment Needed

BarbellPreacher Bench

Common Mistakes

Lifting the elbows off the pad

Swinging the body backward

Not lowering the bar fully

Pro Tips

Keep your elbows firmly against the pad to isolate the biceps

Lower the weight slowly for a full 3-second eccentric

Avoid lifting your elbows off the pad at the top of the rep

Your Progress

Variations

Dumbbell Preacher Curls

Machine Preacher Curls

Spider Curls