Bending arms with a barbell on Scott's bench
About this exercise
"Bending arms with a barbell on Scott's bench" targets the Hanu muscle group, suitable for beginners. The main load falls on: Biceps. Equipment needed: Barbell, Preacher Bench.
Description
An isolating bicep exercise performed on Scott's bench (prayer bench). Eliminates cheating and maximizes the load on the long biceps head.
Instructions
1. Adjust the height of the bench seat and cushion so that the armpits are on its upper edge.2. Place your hands on an inclined pillow, grab the barbell (EZ-bar is preferable) with a grip from below.
3. As you exhale, bend your arms powerfully, lifting the barbell.
4. At the top, hold for a second.
5. As you inhale, slowly lower the barbell, fully straightening your arms to maximize stretching.
Muscles worked
Primary
