Arms
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Zottman Preacher Curl
Zottman Preacher Curl is an intermediate-level arm exercise performed with dumbbells.
Dumbbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Intermediate
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Arms
No secondary muscle group is listed for this variation.
Strength
Movement pattern: elbow flexion. This is an isolation exercise.
Intermediate
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Zottman Preacher Curl
- Grab a dumbbell in each hand and place your upper arms on top of the preacher bench or the incline bench. The dumbbells should be held at shoulder height and the elbows should be flexed. Hold the dumbbells with the palms of your hands facing down. This will be your starting position.
- As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbells keeping the palms down until your upper arm is extended and your biceps are fully stretched.
- Now rotate your wrists once you are at the bottom of the movement so that the palms of the hands are facing up.
- As you exhale, use your biceps to curl the weights up until they are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder height. Again, remember that to ensure full contraction you need to bring that small finger higher than the thumb.
- Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position and rotate your wrists so that the palms are facing down again.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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FAQ
Common questions about Zottman Preacher Curl.
What muscles does Zottman Preacher Curl work?
Zottman Preacher Curl primarily trains the arms.
Is Zottman Preacher Curl beginner-friendly?
It is listed as intermediate.
What equipment do I need for Zottman Preacher Curl?
This variation uses dumbbells.
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