Preacher Curl Angle

[just_lift]

What is the best angle a preacher curl should be at toget the maximum results and to work the bi's the best?

 

[Fit Freak]

Personally I like 90 degrees...to do this I use the other side of the preacher bench...you can't lift as much but I find it works better and puts less stress on the joint.

 

[just_lift]

So you set your preacher like this / and you face like this ----> /. If you can understand that. Do you set your elbows on top or hang them down.

 

[Fit Freak]

Hang then down so that my upper arm is perpendicular to the floor.

 

[Arnold]

or just do barbell curls and forget preachers!

 

[Fit Freak]

AGREED.....good point!

 

[DaMayor]

I too agree. Preacher Curls, while I'm sure beneficial for some, have only left me with injuries.....like the one you described earlier in another discussion, FF.

 

[Fit Freak]

My suggestion would be to keep it simple esp if you're a beginner....try Standing Barbell Curls and Seated Alternating Curls...just those two exercises will get your arms growing full speed ahead!