How To Do: Preacher Curl, Good Form vs. Bad Form

Hey Ji Time Fam,

Got another exercise video today and I will be showing you how to do the preacher curl in this video and comparing bad form with good form. This exercise is a great isolation exercise for the biceps and will help you increase the size of your arms if done correctly.

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[EmeraldMinotaur]

Just realized I'm doing preacher curls with bad form. Thanks for the video!

[DenverWilliam]

I’m sorry for noticing this, but when you said point elbows down and not out, there is literally no difference in the shown form from one to the other, with exception of the full arm being on the pad. If you overlay the images, the elbows are in the exact same position, and fully contracted, there is equally as much bicep showing through the forearms.

But, thanks for the video otherwise.

[obviouscommentguy]

So that's how? Huh. I've been going around churches trying to pick up pastors and priests and lift them. Man do I have egg on my face.

[manibains]

Follow this video if you want to end up with bicep tendinitis! So much pressure would be place on the tendons between the bicep and the shoulder joint as the weight drags your arms down. If you dig your elbows in to the pad instead, then you will the full concentration in your bicep.

[jimmyjohnson]

Dont go all the way down
2/3 is max distance

[CalinJohnson-of]

This is such a helpful video. I always struggled with my form on the preacher curl, but now I feel more confident about it.

[DanielFigueroa]

Thanks so much, this video really helped :)

[Noname-qjfn]

I understand you don’t wanna be a half repper but if you fully extend your arms you could easily tear the bicep tendon

[joselejos]

Not sure if Im doing the armpit thing correctly, gotta check it next day

[xceed]

For anyone in the future reading this, don't be discouraged from this exercise or using full range of motion by the comment section.

Injuries are very uncommon, and by using full range of motion and emphasis on the stretch, you will build tendon strength and overall strength in these extreme states.

Start with a lower weight than regular curls and work your way up slowly, lower the weight with control and you will be fine.

Most injuries you may have seen or heard about on the preacher curl is usually caused by one of these things:

- Using a weight too heavy that you have no business using
- Using too much momentum and not having full control over the weight
- Switching the range of motion, if you go from using less range of motion e.g. regular curls to preacher you will be weaker in the end range which is why you should work your way up slowly, so that you can strengthen the tendons in the extreme ranges
- Steroid users experience far more muscle growth which surpasses the speed at which their tendons grow, hence the reason why they often suffer from tears during Romanian deadlifts and Bench press - this is because their muscles are strong enough but their tendons haven't reached that point yet

[tylermccollum]

And no mention about hyperextending....

[WilliamGone]

Yea not a fan of full ROM on the negative…that’s asking for problems!

[chrisboscawen]

where did all the vids go. its been a month!

[hardcorehouse]

Poor advice...full reps on preacher great opportunity for injury..many online sources of this classic bad advice. Go down to halfway or two thirds max.

[andrewyoungchesapeakeartis]

Sorry this is partly false. If you use a machine you have the advantage of going down part of the way and pulling up. This still builds muscle. The farther down you go, the stronger you get. You can then drop the weight and do partial lifts upward.

This utter nonsense that there is only one way to build muscle is part of the reason people are confused. The human body can grow muscle in many ways. The concern is about form injuring the person.

My arms have become huge 17.5 inches by using a machine preacher and going down half way. Im also 6'7 proving that one size does NOT fit all. My free weight two arm curl is around 125

Remember folks there are many ways to skin the cat.

[jazmaqsood]

Stop I repeat stop misleading ppl.. it's very very dangerous to go full extent on preacher bench.. oh btw my biceps are three times bigger than u

[Freightorious]

Its mostly a cosmetic lift. Form is kind of irrelevant. Spend 20 mins a month on this lift or its too much time...

[mangoz_]

good advice but i dont recommend going full reps if you gonna do full reps lower the weight so it doesnt cause too much strain on your bicep if you cant do anymore reps just drop the barbell it isnt worth risking a bicep tear

[kamclimbs]

How did you grow your channel? And your voice sounds kinda monotone add some emphasis bro

[zamahin]

AND WHERE ARE THE MAJESTIC BABY THAT ALL THE GUYS DOES?