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How to do Reverse Preacher Curl (Cable)

The cable reverse preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed using a cable machine and a preacher curl bench. It emphasizes the brachialis and forearm muscles due to the reverse (pronated) grip.

Reverse Preacher Curl (Cable) demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Biceps

How to do Reverse Preacher Curl (Cable), step by step

  1. Adjust the cable machine so that the preacher curl pad is at chest height.
  2. Sit on the preacher curl bench and place your upper arms on the pad, with your palms facing down and your elbows fully extended.
  3. Grab the cable handles with an underhand grip, shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the handles towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the handles back to the starting position, fully extending your elbows.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Reverse Preacher Curl (Cable) in SPLYT

Reverse Preacher Curl (Cable) 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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