Exercise/Body/Strength/Preacher Curl
Preacher Curl
- Practice elbow flexion with the upper arm braced against a pad.
Setup
- Sit at a preacher curl machine with the backs of the upper arms on the pad. Lift the weight slightly off its rest; that is the starting position.
Practice
- Curl by bending only the elbows, then lower under control to the start without straightening the arms fully. Continue until you can no longer lift the weight.
Dose and Progression
- Huberman takes sets to failure. Sets, repetitions, resistance, and rest follow the training plan. Establish a repeatable movement with a light load first; add resistance gradually after completing the planned repetitions with consistent control.
Cues and Variations
- At failure, stand up out of the seat to set the weight down. Letting the weight drop with a straightening arm can strain or tear a biceps. The standing Exercise/Body/Strength/Biceps Curl trains the same muscle with more supination.
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