Cable Reverse Preacher Curl

The reverse preacher curl on a low pulley; the cable keeps tension at the top, where a free bar on the pad goes light.

How to do it

Setup

Preacher bench facing the low pulley, upper arms on the pad, straight handle in an overhand grip.

Steps

Bring the handle up off the pad with the knuckles on top.
Pause where the forearms stand upright; the cable still pulls there.
Lower until the arms are nearly straight on the pad.

Common mistakes

Bench too close to the stack: the cable goes slack; move it back. Elbows sliding up the pad: keep the upper arms flat. Letting the stack pull the arms straight fast: resist the way down.

Breathing

Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.