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Dumbbell Preacher Curl

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Your elbows move, so you can lift the weight only with the strength of your arms, so you can focus on pure biceps target! You can workout with dumbbells, so you can take a stronger contraction!

How to Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Starting Position

1. Sit on the preacher bench and press your upper body and arms completely against the pad.

2. Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing up.

Proper Form

1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your shoulders and elbows fixed.

2. Slowly return to the starting position.

3. When lowering the dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not lose tension.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you raise your arms, and inhale when you lower them.

Precautions

1. Keep your elbow position still.

2. Do not use momentum.

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