Cable Preacher Curl

The preacher curl against a low pulley set in front of the bench; the cable keeps a pull on the arms at the top, where a free bar goes light.

How to do it

Setup

Preacher bench set facing a low pulley, arms on the pad, the straight bar from the pulley held underhand.

Steps

Curl the bar up toward the chin.
Hold the top against the cable for a beat.
Lower until the arms are nearly straight, the stack still off its rest.

Common mistakes

Bench too close to the stack: the cable pulls straight down and the top goes slack; move the bench back. Letting the plates settle between reps: keep a little tension on. Elbows lifting to meet the bar: they stay on the pad.

Breathing

Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.