How to do it
Plant both feet flat on the floor shoulder-width apart for a stable base.
- 1
Sit on a preacher bench with your upper arms resting on the pad, holding an EZ barbell with an underhand grip.
- 2
Curl the barbell up towards your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top of the movement.
- 3
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows stationary and avoid using momentum to lift the weight, focusing on isolating the biceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the upper arms off the preacher pad
- ✕Dropping the bar rapidly without control
- ✕Hyperextending the wrists backward at the top