The Claim
Incline biceps curls lead to greater increases in biceps brachii muscle volume compared to preacher curls, with the most significant hypertrophy observed in the proximal 20–40% of the muscle length.
What the research says
Supports is higher
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Doing bicep curls on an incline bench builds more muscle in the upper part of your biceps than preacher curls do.
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Incline biceps curls produce greater increases in biceps brachii volume compared to preacher curls, with the most pronounced differences observed in the proximal 20–40% of the muscle length.
What the research says
2 studiesStudy: Distinct muscle growth and strength adaptations after preacher and incline biceps curls
The study shows that incline curls build more muscle at the top part of the biceps compared to preacher curls, which matches what the claim says.
Study: Distinct muscle growth and strength adaptations after preacher and incline biceps curls
The study found that incline biceps curls build more muscle at the top of the biceps compared to preacher curls, which matches what the claim says.
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