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Isolation · Isolation
Preacher Curl
Preacher Curl is a single-joint exercise focused on the biceps. Use a deliberate tempo and a full range of motion — momentum steals the tension this movement exists to create. It loads the target muscle in a deep stretched position, which makes it a strong hypertrophy choice.
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
None to speak of
Equipment
Barbell, Dumbbell, Machine
Movement pattern
Isolation
Type
Isolation (single-joint)
Substitutions
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Incline Dumbbell Curl
Same isolation pattern · also trains the biceps.
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Barbell Curl
Same isolation pattern · also trains the biceps.
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Cable Curl
Same isolation pattern · also trains the biceps.
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