Exercise technique

lever preacher curl v. 2

The lever preacher curl v. 2 is a machine-based biceps exercise that isolates the upper arms and forearms. It is performed seated with the upper arms resting on a pad, using a leverage machine to curl the handles upward.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your upper arms resting on the pad and your chest against the support.
  2. Grasp the handles with an underhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your upper arms stationary and exhale as you curl the handles towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale as you slowly lower the handles back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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