Cable Preacher Curl
Description
The cable preacher curl combines the strict arm-braced position of the preacher bench with constant cable tension throughout the range of motion. The cable maintains load at both the top and bottom of the curl, creating one of the most effective bicep isolation setups available.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Preacher Curl Instructions
- Position a preacher bench in front of a low cable pulley. Attach a straight bar or EZ bar.
- Sit on the bench with upper arms draped over the pad. Grip the cable attachment with an underhand grip.
- Start with arms nearly extended. The cable should be under tension.
- Curl the bar up by bending at the elbows. Keep upper arms pressed into the pad.
- Continue until forearms are roughly vertical. Squeeze your biceps hard.
- Lower under control. Maintain cable tension throughout — do not let slack develop.
- Stop just before full elbow extension to maintain tension.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Cable Preacher Curl Form & Visual
Cable Preacher Curl Benefits
- Constant cable tension throughout the full range
- Preacher bench eliminates all body english
- Loads the bottom stretch better than dumbbell preacher curls
- Excellent for high-rep bicep isolation
- Easy to load progressively
- Builds bicep strength at the lengthened position
Cable Preacher Curl Muscles Worked
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Forearm flexors
Cable Preacher Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Preacher Curl
- Dumbbell Preacher Curl
- EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
- Lever Preacher Curl
- Single-Arm Cable Preacher Curl
- Rope Cable Preacher Curl
