Lever Preacher Curl
Step by step
How to perform
- Grab the lever handles with an underhand grip, ensuring your palms are facing upwards and your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly curl the handles towards your shoulders while keeping your upper arms and shoulders still, only your forearms should move.
- Pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps for a moment before slowly lowering the handles back to the starting position.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of reps, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Lever Preacher Curl is an effective exercise that targets the biceps, enhancing muscle strength and size. This workout is ideal for individuals at all fitness levels, including beginners and experienced gym-goers, who aim to improve their upper body strength and build well-defined arms. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help improve your arm aesthetics, enhance your performance in sports or activities requiring arm strength, and contribute to overall muscle balance and stability.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the lever bar with an underhand grip (palms facing upward) and your hands shoulder-width apart. Make sure your elbows are in line with your shoulders and not flaring out, this will help you maintain control and avoid injury.
Avoid the common mistake of rushing through the exercise. Instead, focus on slow, controlled movement. As you curl the bar up towards your shoulders, squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement and then slowly lower the bar back down.
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