Grasp a moderately weighted dumbbell in one hand and place the upper arm along the angled surface of the preacher bench, with the upper edge of the bench wedged beneath your armpit. Slowly lower the weight to straighten the arm. Use biceps strength to slowly curl the dumbbell from the starting point on the bench up to shoulder level. Hold this

peak-contracted position for a moment, intensely tensing your biceps and then slowly return to the starting point. Repeat with the other arm.

(primary muscles: biceps, brachialis, and forearm flexors)

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