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Preacher curl (machine)

Arms · Machine

Sets, reps and RIR

Sets3 to 4
Reps10 to 15
RIR0 to 2

Single-joint work responds to reps and time under tension more than to heavy load.

RIR means reps in reserve: how many you could still have done when you racked it. RIR 2 is two short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps.

Secondary: Forearms.

Estimate your one-rep max

Epley's formula, from a set you have actually done. It is an estimate, and it drifts above eight reps, so keep the input between one and twelve.

Enter a set to see the estimate.

What it is called elsewhere

  • Norwegian Preacher curl (maskin)
  • Swedish Preacher curl (maskin)
  • Danish Preacher curl (maskine)
  • German Scottcurl (Maschine)
  • Spanish Curl predicador (máquina)
  • Italian Curl alla panca Scott (macchina)
  • Portuguese Rosca Scott (máquina)
  • Russian Сгибание рук в тренажёре Скотта
  • French Curl pupitre (machine)

Related arms exercises

  • Barbell curl
  • EZ-bar curl
  • Preacher curl (barbell)
  • Skull crushers
  • Standing French press
  • Reverse curl

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