At the preacher bench with a barbell held overhand, knuckles up, the bar curls toward the shoulders and lowers: ACE rates the palms-down curl intermediate, and the grip is about half as strong, so the forearms do more of the work.
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Biceps curl family
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At the preacher bench with a barbell held overhand, knuckles up, the bar curls toward the shoulders and lowers: ACE rates the palms-down curl intermediate, and the grip is about half as strong, so the forearms do more of the work.
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No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
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