Preacher Curls
Preacher Curls are one of the best curling exercises in existence because of their ability to train the biceps intensely in the full stretched position. This is very functional and can contribute greatly to many bodyweight strength exercises and can help prevent injury as well. Many people are not careful to fully stretch their biceps when performing curling movements and this leaves them very vulnerable to injury because their muscles and tendons have not been trained in the stretchered position. Then when in real life they have to use their biceps in the stretched position they are weak and apt to hurt themselves.
To perform the Preacher Curl, sit down on a Preacher Bench with the barbell that you intend to use for the exercise, lay your arms across the Preacher Bench with your palms face up. Without bending your wrists, curl the barbell up by squeezing your biceps as hard as your possibly can and digging your elbows into the Preacher Bench. When your forearms reach the vertical position, lower the bar again (curling beyond vertical will not work the biceps because you are no longer working against gravity). Once you reach the bottom again, let the biceps stretch as you smoothly transition back up into the next rep under the strict control of the bicep muscles. Do not bounce or use momentum at all when doing this; and this provides no benefit and will make injury much more probable.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com
To perform the Preacher Curl, sit down on a Preacher Bench with the barbell that you intend to use for the exercise, lay your arms across the Preacher Bench with your palms face up. Without bending your wrists, curl the barbell up by squeezing your biceps as hard as your possibly can and digging your elbows into the Preacher Bench. When your forearms reach the vertical position, lower the bar again (curling beyond vertical will not work the biceps because you are no longer working against gravity). Once you reach the bottom again, let the biceps stretch as you smoothly transition back up into the next rep under the strict control of the bicep muscles. Do not bounce or use momentum at all when doing this; and this provides no benefit and will make injury much more probable.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com