Platesmith

Machine Preacher Curl

An isolation machine exercise for the biceps brachii.

  • Biceps
  • Machine
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainBiceps brachii
AlsoBrachialis

Setup

Set the seat so the pad meets the armpits; the stretch position is where this machine earns its keep.

How to do it well

  • Armpits snug over the pad
  • Curl to full squeeze
  • Lower all the way to a deep stretch

Common mistakes

  • Lifting the elbows off the pad at the top
  • Cutting the bottom range

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.