Preacher Bench Form

motof · 05-22-2006, 07:55 PM

Hey whats goin on,
I was wondering while doing preacher bench today, whether or not I should have my back arched and leaning over the rest piece or have it straight? I can't seem to get a good feel on it.

thnx
-Motof

gymBum · 06-13-2006, 12:44 AM

Sup Motof

I used to have this debate with myself too. Then I realized that although I thought it felt more comfortable to have the seat so high up, it in fact should have been lowered.

Try lowering the seat so that your armpits are snug with the top of the bench and keep your back as straight as possible to avoid putting stress on it.

Brice · 07-05-2006, 02:43 PM

What is preacher bench? I have never heard of that before.

gymBum · 07-05-2006, 07:50 PM

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...acherCurl.html

It is an isolated bicep exercise.

Brice · 07-05-2006, 08:24 PM

Ohhhhh...I've just always called it preacher curls. I thought this was some kind of chest exercise ya'll were talking about. Thanks

Ando55 · 07-05-2006, 08:37 PM

I think on that exercise it doesn't matter if your back is arched or not. What really matters is to make sure you don't use your back at all when during the excercise. Personally, I notice it's very hard to utlitize the back during the preacher curl based on the position the body is in. Just make sure to keep perfect form and avoid using your back on the excercise.

gymBum · 07-06-2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brice

Ohhhhh...I've just always called it preacher curls. I thought this was some kind of chest exercise ya'll were talking about. Thanks

Yea, both names are common

lottalead · 07-15-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gymBum

Sup Motof

I used to have this debate with myself too. Then I realized that although I thought it felt more comfortable to have the seat so high up, it in fact should have been lowered.

Try lowering the seat so that your armpits are snug with the top of the bench and keep your back as straight as possible to avoid putting stress on it.

yes i'll go with the snug armpits cuz it usually keeps your triceps flat on the bench

bronson · 07-31-2006, 08:58 PM

Larry Scott blasted out some big arms with this exercise.And this pro liked to call them Scott Curls!

05-22-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
motof Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 150 Reputation points: 17 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Preacher Bench Form Hey whats goin on, I was wondering while doing preacher bench today, whether or not I should have my back arched and leaning over the rest piece or have it straight? I can't seem to get a good feel on it. thnx -Motof

06-13-2006, 12:44 AM	#2
gymBum Swoll Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 447 Reputation points: 58 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Preacher Bench Form Sup Motof I used to have this debate with myself too. Then I realized that although I thought it felt more comfortable to have the seat so high up, it in fact should have been lowered. Try lowering the seat so that your armpits are snug with the top of the bench and keep your back as straight as possible to avoid putting stress on it. __________________

07-05-2006, 02:43 PM	#3
Brice Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Reputation points: 12 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Preacher Bench Form What is preacher bench? I have never heard of that before.

07-05-2006, 07:50 PM	#4
gymBum Swoll Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 447 Reputation points: 58 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Preacher Bench Form http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...acherCurl.html It is an isolated bicep exercise. __________________

07-05-2006, 08:24 PM	#5
Brice Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Reputation points: 12 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Preacher Bench Form Ohhhhh...I've just always called it preacher curls. I thought this was some kind of chest exercise ya'll were talking about. Thanks

07-05-2006, 08:37 PM	#6
Ando55 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 17 Reputation points: 42 No blog available. Qualifications Update your profile! No qualifications entered yet.	Re: Preacher Bench Form I think on that exercise it doesn't matter if your back is arched or not. What really matters is to make sure you don't use your back at all when during the excercise. Personally, I notice it's very hard to utlitize the back during the preacher curl based on the position the body is in. Just make sure to keep perfect form and avoid using your back on the excercise. Last edited by Ando55 : 07-06-2006 at 09:02 PM.

07-31-2006, 08:58 PM	#9
bronson Swoll Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 256 Reputation points: 84 No blog available. Qualifications Update your profile! No qualifications entered yet.	Re: Preacher Bench Form Larry Scott blasted out some big arms with this exercise.And this pro liked to call them Scott Curls!

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