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Illustration of the Machine Preacher Curl: Seat height so the elbows sit level with the pivot, then just curl and squeeze.
isolation · Isolation

Machine Preacher Curl

Machine Preacher Curl is an isolation isolation movement for biceps, using Preacher Curl Machine. It also works forearms. 3 sets of 10-15, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Biceps
Equipment
Preacher Curl Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 10-15
Rest
60s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Chest on the pad, elbows planted, hands on the handles.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Seat height so the elbows sit level with the pivot, then just curl and squeeze.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 10-15, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Biceps does most of the work. Forearms take the rest.

Biceps exercisesforearms