How to do the barbell preacher curl

Step by step

1. Load the bar and adjust the seat height of the preacher bench. You should be able to place your upper arms on the pad and maintain an upright torso.
2. Position yourself over the machine, grab the bar with an even underhand grip (palms facing the ceiling), lift the bar, and sit down.
3. Bring your shoulders back, engage your abs, and breathe in.
4. Lower the bar until your arms are almost straight.
5. Lift the bar until your forearms are almost upright, and breathe out.
6. Extend your arms slowly as you breathe in.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the barbell preacher curl

• 6-Week Bigger Arms3 × 10
• Arnold Split3 × 10

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.