Biceps · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Hammer Preacher Curl (Machine)

The lever hammer grip preacher curl is an isolation exercise performed on a leverage machine, targeting the biceps with a neutral (hammer) grip. It also engages the forearms as secondary muscles. The preacher pad provides support and stability, making the movement controlled and focused on the biceps.

Hammer Preacher Curl (Machine) demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Hammer Preacher Curl (Machine), step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine.
  2. Place your upper arms on the preacher pad, ensuring your chest is pressed against it.
  3. Grasp the handles with a hammer grip (palms facing each other).
  4. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the handles towards your shoulders.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Hammer Preacher Curl (Machine) works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

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Hammer Preacher Curl (Machine) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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