Cable Preacher Curl: How-to, Tips & More
The Cable Preacher Curl is a beginner isolation exercise for your biceps. You do it with cable machine, preacher bench and straight bar. It is a good fit when your goal is muscle growth.
Muscles worked
Biceps
Primary
How to do the Cable Preacher Curl
- Place a preacher bench in front of the low pulley and attach a straight bar.
- Sit with your upper arms flat on the pad and hold the bar palms up.
- Curl the bar toward your shoulders and squeeze.
- Lower slowly until your arms are almost straight.
Cable Preacher Curl tips
- The cable keeps tension at the bottom, where a barbell goes slack.
Sets and reps
Most lifters do well with 10 to 15 reps per set, and 10 to 15 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles. You can finish with a drop set when you want extra volume.
Equipment
Cable machine, Preacher bench, Straight bar
Type
Isolation
Cable Preacher Curl alternatives
More biceps exercises
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
Dumbbells
Alternating Hammer Curl
Dumbbells
Band Concentration Curl
Resistance band
Band Curl
Resistance band
Band Hammer Curl
Resistance band
Band Reverse Curl
Resistance band
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Cable Preacher Curl work?
The Cable Preacher Curl mainly works your biceps.
How many sets and reps should I do?
A good starting point is 10 to 15 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 10 to 15 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.
Is the Cable Preacher Curl good for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Preacher Curl is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Preacher Curl?
You need cable machine, preacher bench and straight bar.
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