The dumbbell preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the bicep, performed on a preacher bench to minimize shoulder involvement and maximize bicep engagement.
Also Works
Forearms
How to Perform
1
Sit on a preacher curl bench with your upper arms resting on the pad and your chest against it.
2
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing up and your arms fully extended.
3
Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
4
Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
5
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
6
Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.