Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl
- Grab a dumbbell with each arm and place the upper arms on top of the preacher bench or the incline bench. The dumbbell should be held at shoulder length. This will be your starting position.
- As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbells until your upper arm is extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
- As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weights up until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder height.
- Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Cable Preacher Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using a cable machine.
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Preacher Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using a barbell.
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Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
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Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
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Incline Dumbbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
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Lying Supine Dumbbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
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One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
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Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
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Seated Dumbbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
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Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do two-arm dumbbell preacher curl work?
Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for two-arm dumbbell preacher curl?
Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl uses dumbbells.
Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Two-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of two-arm dumbbell preacher curl?
Cable Preacher Curl, Preacher Curl, Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my two-arm dumbbell preacher curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; two-arm dumbbell preacher curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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