Exercise technique

dumbbell standing zottman preacher curl

The dumbbell standing Zottman preacher curl is a biceps-focused exercise that also targets the forearms. It combines the preacher curl with a wrist rotation at the top of the movement to emphasize both the biceps and forearm muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Place your upper arms against the preacher bench and keep your elbows slightly bent.
  3. Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders while keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. At the top of the movement, rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing downward.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, rotating your wrists back to the starting position as well.
  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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