Do cable preacher curls and barbell preacher curls build the same amount of biceps muscle?

Preacher Curl Muscle Growth1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

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
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