Exercise Comparison
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline vs Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
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Muscle Analysis
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Only in Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
Instructions
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.
While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.
After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
Place the upper part of both arms on top of the preacher bench as you hold a dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing each other (neutral grip).
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 weight 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.
Verdict
Both exercises target the biceps. Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline if you have access to barbell, or Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl if you prefer dumbbell.