Cable Reverse Preacher Curl

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Brachialis
• Brachioradialis

Helps

• Biceps

Holds

• Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
• Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
• Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Equipment

• Cable Station
• Preacher Bench

Technique

1. Attach a straight or EZ bar to the low pulley in front of a preacher bench.
2. Rest the upper arms on the pad and hold the bar overhand, hands about shoulder width.
3. Curl the bar up with the knuckles leading until the forearms are near vertical.
4. Lower slowly to almost straight arms.

Cues

• Keep the wrists flat.
• Use a lighter load than for the underhand version.

Common mistakes

• Letting the wrists bend back.
• Pulling the elbows off the pad at the top.

Variations

• Single-Arm Cable Preacher Curl
• Single-Arm Cable Preacher Hammer Curl
• Single-Arm Cable Reverse Preacher Curl
• One-Arm Rope Cable Preacher Curl
• Rope Cable Preacher Curl

Alternatives

• Preacher Curl
• Machine Biceps Curl