Content provided in partnership with

No pain, all gain: MF teaches you right from wrong, exercise by exercise, every month

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2004

BAD

ROCKING BACK ON THE PREACHER CURL

Rocking back for leverage and sliding your arms on the preacher-bench pad just cuts down on the effectiveness of the exercise and puts your lower back at risk for injury. If you like using body language, learn to sign instead.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

GOOD

KEEPING YOUR UPPER BODY STILL

The pad should be beneath your armpits, your arms slightly bent in the starting position, and your back naturally arched, Curl the bar upward until your forearms arc perpendicular to the floor (the point at which there's no resistance flora gravity) and lower it slowly. The purpose of the exercise is to isolate the biceps as much as possible, so any more movement than this is counterproductive. Leave your ego in your locker and choose a weight you can handle with strict form.

Most Popular Articles in Health: Fuel your workout: exercisers who eat before they work out have more energy ...; Soothe a dry, itchy scalp: 5 easy expert solutions; Cocktails and calories: Beer, wine and liquor calories can really add up. ...; The sour truth about apple cider vinegar - evaluation of therapeutic use; The, six best supplements you've never heard of: these secret weapons can ...; More »

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

No pain, all gain: MF teaches you right from wrong, exercise by exercise, every month

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2004

Find Research Guides for:

Find Featured Titles for: Autos

Most Popular Articles in Health

Most Popular Publications in Health