# Standing Dumbbell Preacher Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/standing-dumbbell-preacher-curl

Also known as: Standing Preacher Curl, Standing DB Preacher Curl, Standing Dumbbell Scott Curl

Variation of: [Dumbbell Preacher Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-preacher-curl)

Body region: Arms

## Equipment

- Dumbbells
- Preacher Bench

## Technique

1. Stand behind a preacher bench or a bench set upright, so its top edge sits under your armpits.
2. Lay the back of your upper arms on the pad, a dumbbell in each hand, palms up.
3. Curl the dumbbells up until your forearms are close to vertical.
4. Lower slowly until your arms are almost straight.

### Cues

- Keep your chest against the top of the pad.
- Do not lean back to lift.

### Common mistakes

- Standing so far back that the arms leave the pad.
- Dropping fast into a locked elbow.

## Variations

- [Alternating Dumbbell Preacher Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-dumbbell-preacher-curl)
- [Alternating Preacher Hammer Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-preacher-hammer-curl)
- [Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-reverse-preacher-curl)
- [Single-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-dumbbell-preacher-curl)
- [Single-Arm Reverse-Grip Dumbbell Preacher Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-dumbbell-reverse-preacher-curl)
- [Single-Arm Preacher Hammer Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-preacher-hammer-curl)
- [Preacher Hammer Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/preacher-hammer-curl)

## Alternatives

- [Preacher Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/preacher-curl)
- [Incline Dumbbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-dumbbell-curl)