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Cable Preacher Curl

Category

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target

Biceps

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Preacher curling on a cable removes the ability to swing the weight the way a barbell preacher curl sometimes allows once fatigue sets in, since the cable resists any sudden jerking motion. The preacher bench itself already locks the upper arm in place, so this combination makes for one of the stricter bicep exercises in the gym. It's a strong finisher precisely because cheating isn't really an option.

How to Do the Cable Preacher Curl

1. Set the cable machine so that the preacher curl pad is at chest height.
2. Sit on the preacher curl bench and rest your upper arms on the pad, gripping the cable attachment with an underhand grip.
3. Keep your back straight and your elbows tucked in at your sides.
4. Slowly curl the cable attachment up toward your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top of the movement.
5. Pause briefly, then slowly lower the cable attachment back down to the starting position.
6. Repeat for your target rep goal, keeping your core engaged and avoiding any reliance on momentum.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Preacher Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have cable? These target the same biceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Preacher Curl work?

The Cable Preacher Curl primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms as the main supporting muscle group.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Preacher Curl?

The Cable Preacher Curl is done with a cable.

What's a good alternative to the Cable Preacher Curl?

If you don't have access to a cable, the Biceps Leg Concentration Curl targets the same biceps using body weight instead.