Do cable preacher curls and barbell preacher curls build the same amount of biceps muscle?
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We analyzed the available evidence and found that, after ten weeks of preacher curls, beginners gained similar increases in biceps muscle thickness whether they used a cable machine or a barbell [1]. Both tools led to comparable results, even though the way resistance changes throughout the...
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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026- Invalid Date1 new assertion(s) added