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How to do Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Exercise Ball)

The dumbbell preacher curl over exercise ball targets the biceps by isolating the muscle with the support of an exercise ball, requiring stability and control. It also engages the forearms as secondary muscles.

Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Exercise Ball) demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Biceps

How to do Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Exercise Ball), step by step

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, resting your elbow on the exercise ball.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Exercise Ball) works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Track Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Exercise Ball) in SPLYT

Preacher Curl (Dumbbell, Exercise Ball) 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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