Single-Arm Cable Preacher Curl

Body region

• Arms

Equipment

• Cable Station
• Preacher Bench

Technique

1. Attach a single handle to the low pulley and set the preacher bench in front of it.
2. Rest one upper arm on the pad and hold the handle underhand.
3. Curl the handle up until the forearm is near vertical.
4. Lower slowly to almost straight, finish the set and switch arms.

Cues

• Keep the shoulder of the working arm down.
• Control the stretch at the bottom.

Common mistakes

• Twisting the torso to help the curl.
• Lifting the elbow off the pad.

Variations

• Cable Reverse 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