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How to do Standing Zottman Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)

The dumbbell standing Zottman preacher curl is a biceps-focused exercise that also targets the forearms. It combines the preacher curl with a wrist rotation at the top of the movement to emphasize both the biceps and forearm muscles.

Standing Zottman Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Biceps

How to do Standing Zottman Preacher Curl (Dumbbell), step by step

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Place your upper arms against the preacher bench and keep your elbows slightly bent.
  3. Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders while keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. At the top of the movement, rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing downward.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, rotating your wrists back to the starting position as well.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Standing Zottman Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) in SPLYT

Standing Zottman Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) 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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