Preacher Curl - Barbell With Chains

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 6-10 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Biceps Forearms Shoulders Traps Strength Barbell Chains Preacher Bench Pull Gym

Purpose: Benefits This exercise isolates the biceps so that momentum does not come into play.

Benefits: This exercise is done with the addition of chains. The primary function of chains is to accommodate resistance. Chains are also a great means of weight loading (adding more weight to an exercise). Chains are also a great way for working the stabilizers.

Sit at a preacher bench, with your feet flat on the floor. Hold a barbell, chains attached, with your hands about shoulder-width apart and your palms facing up (underhand grip). Ensure that your armpits are against the top of the bench pad with your triceps on the pad. This is the starting position. Curl the barbell up to your chin. Your upper arms should remain on the pad throughout the entire motion. Exhale during this movement. Slowly lower the barbell to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the required number of repetitions.

The biceps muscle is a straight muscle with 2 heads. The long head crosses both the elbow and shoulder joints and bends the elbow and raises the arm forward at the shoulder. The short head of the biceps crosses the elbow joint and, in conjunction with the brachioradialis, supinates the hand.