Preacher Wrist Curl
Strengthen forearms & wrists with Preacher Wrist Curls! Learn the proper form with our guide and avoid injury.
The Preacher Wrist Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: ez curl bar or preacher curl bench.
Required Equipment


Preacher Wrist Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Side Biceps (brachialis); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
Preacher Wrist Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Preacher Wrist Curl
Adjust the preacher bench so your armpits are snug against the top of the pad when seated.
Hold the EZ curl bar with both hands using an underhand grip (palms facing upward).
Sit down on the preacher bench and place the back of your arms against the pad. Extend your arms fully with a slight bend in the elbows to maintain tension on the biceps.
Curl the bar upwards, keeping your upper arms stationary and only moving your forearms.
As you lift, focus on maintaining a neutral wrist position (as shown in the second and fourth images with the green highlighted wrist), avoiding excessive extension or flexion at the wrist.
Raise the bar to shoulder level in a controlled motion before slowly lowering back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Note: The first and third images show incorrect wrist positions, with the wrists not maintaining neutrality and potentially placing undue stress on the joint. The second and fourth images show the correct form, with green and red highlights on the forearm to indicate the correct and incorrect form, respectively.
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Preacher Wrist Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Preacher Wrist Curl work?
The Preacher Wrist Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Preacher Wrist Curl?
Ez curl bar or preacher curl bench.
What workout day should the Preacher Wrist Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Preacher Wrist Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl, Dumbbell Preacher Zottman Curl, EZ-Bar Close-Grip Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl.
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