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Exercises/Machine Preacher Curl
BicepsBeginner

Machine Preacher Curl

A preacher-style biceps curl on a selectorised machine. Provides a guided path and steady resistance, well suited to beginners and high-effort sets.

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Primary muscles

  • Biceps

Secondary muscles

  • Brachialis
Sets
3
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75s

How to perform

Machine Preacher Curl movement

Main muscles working (thicker lines)

Starting position

Adjust the seat so the elbows line up with the machine's pivot and the upper arms rest flat on the pad; grip the handles.

  1. 1

    Keep the upper arms on the pad.

  2. 2

    Curl the handles toward the shoulders.

  3. 3

    Squeeze briefly at the top.

  4. 4

    Lower slowly until the arms are nearly straight.

Breathing: Exhale as you curl, inhale as you lower.

Coaching tips

  • Elbows aligned with the pivot

  • Full range

  • No bouncing

Common mistakes

  • Seat height misaligned

  • Letting the stack slam

  • Short partial reps

Safety notes

  • Set up so the elbow joint lines up with the pivot to keep the movement smooth.

Details

Body parts
Arms · Upper Body
Equipment
Machine
Movement
Isolation · Flexion
Exercise type
Isolation
Training goals
Muscle Growth

Sets, reps and rest are general guidance — adjust to your goals and experience.

Variations

  • Cable Preacher CurlBeginner→
  • EZ-Bar Preacher CurlBeginner→

Similar Exercises

  • Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher CurlBeginner→

This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.