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One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl

One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl is a beginner isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your biceps.

💪 Biceps🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl: starting position
Starting position
One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl: end position
End position

How to do the one arm dumbbell preacher curl

  1. Grab a dumbbell with the right arm and place the upper arm on top of the preacher bench or the incline bench. The dumbbell should be held at shoulder length. This will be your starting position.
  2. As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbell until your upper arm is extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
  3. As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder height. Again, remember that to ensure full contraction you need to bring that small finger higher than the thumb.
  4. Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
  5. Switch arms and repeat the movement.

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the one arm dumbbell preacher curl work?

It mainly works your biceps.

How many sets and reps of one arm dumbbell preacher curl should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the one arm dumbbell preacher curl good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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