What muscles does the Barbell Preacher Curl work?

The Barbell Preacher Curl mainly works the biceps.

How many sets and reps of the Barbell Preacher Curl?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Barbell Preacher Curl?

Band Bicep Curl, Cable Bayesian Curl, Cable Bicep Curl and Cable Incline Curl work the same main muscle.

Barbell Preacher Curl

With the arms on the preacher pad, curl the bar up and lower slowly to a full stretch.

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Muscles worked: Biceps
Equipment: Barbell
Movement: Pull

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the biceps, for when the barbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Barbell Preacher Curl work?: The Barbell Preacher Curl mainly works the biceps.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Preacher Curl?: A barbell.
How many sets and reps of the Barbell Preacher Curl?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Barbell Preacher Curl?: Band Bicep Curl, Cable Bayesian Curl, Cable Bicep Curl and Cable Incline Curl work the same main muscle.

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