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Lever Preacher Curl V. 2
An alternate lever preacher curl design, typically with independent handles and a different pad angle, letting each arm work through the fixed arc separately.
ArmsMachineElbow flexion
GoLightWeight medialever-preacher-curl-v-2
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Primary
Biceps brachii
Secondary
BrachialisForearm flexors
Equipment
Machine
Pattern
Elbow flexion
Setup
- 01Adjust the seat so the armpits sit over the pad and elbows align with the pivots.
- 02Place both upper arms flat on the pad, shoulder width apart.
- 03Grip the independent handles underhand.
- 04Sit tall and brace lightly against the chest pad.
Execution
- 01Curl both handles up together through the machine's arc.
- 02Squeeze at the top while the upper arms stay glued to the pad.
- 03Lower under control to a near full stretch.
- 04Keep both arms moving at the same speed; do not let one side lead.
Checkpoints
- -Both elbows stay on the pad and aligned with the pivots.
- -The handles rise evenly; no stronger side taking over.
- -The torso stays still against the pad.
- -Each rep reaches a deep bottom stretch.
Common mistakes
- -Letting the dominant arm out-curl the weaker one.
- -Bouncing the stretched bottom position.
- -Shrugging the shoulders into the pad to cheat.
- -Setting the seat height wrong so the elbows float off the pad.
Programming notes
- -Use 3 to 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps; independent handles expose and fix side to side gaps.
- -Run occasional single arm sets, weak side first, matching reps with the strong side.
- -Works well for drop sets since the pad removes all stabilization near failure.
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