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Preacher curl

Biceps curls with the upper arm braced.

Also called Preacher bench

How to set it upPictures · 3 steps
1Start
2Top
Main musclesAlso working
  1. 1Armpits snug over the top of the pad
  2. 2Arms nearly straight at the bottom
  3. 3Curl up without lifting your elbows

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

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