Instructions
Preparation
- Sit on preacher bench placing back of arms on pad. The seat should be adjusted to allow the arm pit to rest near the top of the pad. Grasp cable bar with shoulder width underhand grip.
Execution
- Raise the cable bar until forearms are vertical with the back of the upper arm remaining on the pad. Lower the cable bar until arms are fully extended. Repeat.
Comments
- The long head (lateral head) of the biceps brachii is activated significantly more than the short head (medial head) of the biceps brachii since the short head enters into active insufficiency as it contiues to contract.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Pull |