Preacher Hammer Curl

This Bicep Exercise uses Dumbbells, Preacher Curl Bench, and a Hammering Motion to Isolate your Biceps

Welcome to our Preacher Hammer Curl Exercise Instruction Guide!

On this page you'll learn how to do this version of the bicep curl using the correct technique. Below you'll find pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of this and other bicep exercises so you can immediately add to your bicep workouts.

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Exercise Summary

Exercise Name:	Preacher Hammer Curl
Main Muscle:	Biceps
Secondary Muscle(s):	Forearms
Exercise Type:	Pull, Isolation
Equipment Required:	Dumbbells; Preacher Curl Bench

Exercise Description and Instruction:

This Bicep Exercise is one of our dumbbell exercises and utilizes a Preacher Curl Bench and hammering motion to work a slightly different area of your biceps and forearms than the standard Dumbbell Bicep Curl.

To Perform This Exercise:

1. Adjust the seat of the bench so your arms are level with the top of the bench.
2. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other, shoulder width apart and extend your arms fully along the bench.
3. While keeping your arms and elbows on the bench at all times, curl the dumbbells up towards your dome.
4. Pause for a moment and then lower the bar back to starting position and repeat the prescribed number of repetitions.

Tips:

1. Keep your palms facing each other throughout the exercise.
2. Keep your elbows in locked positions and do not raise them off of the preacher curl bench.

Variations:

Check out these preacher curl variations.

• Cable Preacher Curl
• Bicep Hammer Curl
• Zottman Preacher Curl
• Cross Body Hammer Curl

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Final Related Pages:

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• All Weight Training Exercises
• Bicep Workouts and Tricep Workouts
• Best Bicep Exercises
• Barbell Exercises / Body Weight Exercises / Cable Exercises / Dumbbell Exercises

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