Powertec Workbench Attachment Series Part 4: The Preacher Curl Attachment

In this video, I un-box the Powertec Preacher Curl Attachment, highlight the attachment’s features, and show plenty of hacks to help you get the most out of your equipment.
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[@JoeBudd-D]

You never cease to amaze me. I thought this only had one exercise and you’re hacking the heck out of it again.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

lol! Thank you!

[@adamjames3665]

No one can be more educational and informative about gym hacks than you brother

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I really appreciate that. 🙏

[@marywalton293]

You never cease to amaze me with the helpful hacks you share in your videos. Definitely an underrated channel you've got here!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! Appreciate all your support!

[@mfnamed._rudy]

That rope attatchment for hammer curls was one of the best attatchments I could buy for this

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Very good to hear!

[@mfnamed._rudy]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thank you so much for showing this and all the other hacks off!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@mfnamed._rudy thanks so much! Glad to help. I have a newer review for this attachment and the dip in one video if you want to check it out.

[@Draz930]

I just bought it and did modification for 1" weights and works amazing. Thanks for hacks man 👍

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Great to hear and thank you!

[@ostertag0000]

Nice hacks! I had never thought of the rope attachment for the hammer curl

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much. I like to use my attachments much more than the bar that comes standard.

[@leftwinger764]

Spot on review and surprisingly a bunch of hacks. I really enjoy your video’s! You deserve to grow fast with your channel. Good biceps hacky!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! 🤣

[@biotestguy4207]

If you take off the preacher arm attach a chain and tricep rope, turn the pad around, you can do seated tricep rope French presses

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

That’s a good idea. I’d never thought of trying that. It’s a decent amount of setup time, but another cool exercise that can be done with this attachment. Thanks!

[@williamaustin6132]

What I would like to see in the next model of this is for the leverarm part to be removable from the main post, so that you would have just a standard post with the preacher pad which could be used separately, or you could add the leverarm portion, the leverarm could attach via a sleeve and kept in place by a locking pin, it would make the whole unit easier to store and offer addition functionality.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

That would be a cool feature. If you wanted to go to the trouble, you could always unbolt the lever arm for a couple months while you progress on a particular free weight exercise then put it back when you’re ready for a different exercise. Honestly, though, I don’t think it gets in the way all that much for barbell exercises.

[@JoseSuarez-bk3qg]

Hey buddy the curl bar attachment on the preacher curl is a winner.👌

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Definitely! Thank you!

[@gebronthomasson6960]

Excellent stuff!thanks..drag curls and upright rows as well as bent over 1-arm rows

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Excellent ideas!

[@gigiberlogea8907]

Amazing and inventive hacks, I am convinced to buy this extension !

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much! I certainly feel this is the most versatile of all the Powertec attachments.

[@WhistlerUK]

I didn’t realise that they added the ability to remove the hands, I guess you could also do upright rows too, been waiting for this review, I was thinking of ordering the dip attachment but held off until you’d posted this one, so I guess I’ll be ordering both, excellent review

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! I’m really glad the review was helpful. Your clothespin trick has been invaluable. This is my second Powertec Preacher Curl Attachment and the one from 3-4 years ago had this feature too. I’m not sure if Powertec had using other attachments as part of their plan or if the option to remove the handlebars is more for shipping purposes, but it works great with ropes, d handles, etc.

[@Redheadkingpinn]

@William Austin I waited too for this vid lol! I'll be getting both!

[@williamaustin6132]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I assumed that the one I had was the 2016 model, it had the same handle bar as the current model but without the rotating handles, didn't the 2014 version have the hammer curl handles on it?, either way, the version I had didn't have the removable pin, maybe it was an early model or maybe it was different for the UK/EU market.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@williamaustin6132 I’m not sure which version had the hammer curl option. I’ve had two. My other one from 2-3 years ago was identical to this one…minus a slight change in the weight horn.

[@williamaustin6132]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews maybe I had the 2014 version, or possibly the US/UK versions were different, for example, the UK version of the 2020 Multipress Levergym, the bench has only 5 holes to set the position of the bench when you slide it back to forwards, 2 at the very front and 3 at the rear, the 4 in the middle are missing, where as the bench you have has 9 holes, allowing for 9 position, because those 4 hole positions are missing on the Multipress bench it removes some functionality, makes setting a good position for incline press tricky.

[@stormlord3309]

Just treating myself to this little beauty after seeing your review . Another quality addition to the pt fid bench .

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Awesome, SL! Let me know what you think when you get it.

[@stormlord3309]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews It arrived safely and set up . Had my first go today and what an awesome piece of kit it is . I’ve only ever done dumbbell / barbell and cable preachers before . Really like the burn this gives the biceps . Very welcome addition I say .

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@stormlord3309 that is great news!! It doesn’t take much weight to light up the biceps…especially when doing single arm curls.

[@stormlord3309]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews absolutely agree . Thanks to your review , hope powertec are reading this ! You have some really good and very thorough well thought out videos . Keep up the good work . 👍

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@stormlord3309 thank you! I really appreciate that!

[@blackphoenix8932]

I may buy this & only use the pad in conjunction with the low cable pulley on the Powertec unit like you're doing on the cable machine at 7:38. That way it'll be easier to set up & less bulky as I'm working out of a single garage & have little room for acessaries. Nice video BTW, kudos.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Hey BP! Good to hear from you again. Yeah, I think that’s a great idea. You can remove the arm altogether and it will certainly work great for cables exercises. Thanks so much!

[@Nicholas_Triumph_Thruxton]

Mate, thanks for the hacks. I'm a big Powertec fan, and your videos have increased my appreciation of the brand. By the way, I use Spudstraps to do my tricep extensions.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

That is great to hear! Thanks so much!

[@markkoval5984]

Ha, out of boredom, I'm thinking of making a hip thrust setup using the back portion of my half rack (feet) and combination of heavy duty purple seat cushions and possibly crash pads (too high) or yoga blocks (good height, might need to get more heavy duty versions though as opposed to standard foam). Using step up boards are another option. Will probably make a DIY wooden block or steel bar/slab coated with vinyl floor mat for standing calve raises (got my spotter arms set up at the perfect height)

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Sounds like a good project! I need to start working that movement back into my routine…but like we’ve said before, it’s just a pain to set up. Hopefully your DIY will make it easier and faster.

[@dominionn09]

I have this on the way. Thanks for this ! Btw, I think the tricep extension may feel more natural with a rope attachment. I think I’ll try that

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Nice! Please let me know what you think when you get it.

[@Reuprecht1986]

Informative and really easy to listen to. Thanks as always!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@markkoval5984]

Ouch, that's one hell of a ding. Yeah, I was going to say, middle position looks best for you; cool that you can switch up the angle (even if they are fixed). Oh hell yeah, triceps rope attachment/hack! Keep it up Bro, you are just shy of 1k subscribers! I really like the shrugs hacks (so unnecessary piling on tons of weights on barbells)

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Yeah, I tried to bend it back, but it wasn’t happening. Thanks, Mark!

[@llgllc5905]

Thanks again for a fantastic review. I'm currently waiting on the Levergym to be delivered to start my home gym journey. Question: Flooring, did you use horse stall mats from Tractor Supply? If so, did you have an issue with the smell? I keep hearing that on reviews. Thanks in advance if you're able to answer.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! Nice! I’m sure you are looking forward to the Levergym! I hope you like it as much as I do! Yes. I have horse stall mats from Tractor Supply. Some people will say the initial smell is off putting, oddly enough, I like the smell. It will eventually dissipate, especially if it’s in a garage. You also have the option to leave them outside (unstacked) for a few days if you want to try to lessen the odor. One of my first videos shows how I cut them and use them for other purposes in the gym.

[@TheDailyGold]

Levergym is awesome. You are going to love it!

[@pdw2309]

you can do good mornings with it too

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I haven’t tried that exercise.

[@ntenisg.n.g4249]

awesome hacks matey!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you!

[@aynrandfan7454]

This is awesome i just ordered my powertech lever gym today may add some of these attachments eventually. Thanks for the reviews!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Great to hear! Congratulations on your purchase! Let me know what you think when you get it.

[@aynrandfan7454]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews well finally the powertec came! however...the 10x10 ft horse stall mats for flooring i ordered are on back order for another 3 weeks or so >< ... for now i will still have to train with my bowflex 1090s and pull up dip station...will eventually add an olympic bar to my home gym hence the flooring

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@aynrandfan7454 good to hear you got it! Keep me posted how you like it.

[@aynrandfan7454]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews haha I love it he levergym. And also I got the preacher curl and ya the 25s are HEAVY lol …also got the ironmaster 2000 with the various accessories so my garage gym is set for life haha 😂

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@aynrandfan7454 hey! Great to hear from you again. I am really glad to hear you have so much great equipment! And a big congratulations on the IM 2000!

[@markgoss9150]

Hello! I need your help kind sir! You helped me before with deciding the first attachment to get which was the leg extension however I’m torn between buying this or just buying a preacher bench not sure what to do as it’s price I’m thinking about , would love to know your thoughts :)

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

My preferred preacher exercise is a cable preacher curl. So I either pull my stand-alone Titan V2 Preacher Curl Bench over to one of my pulleys or I can use this attachment and bench in front of a pulley. My second favorite preacher is a plate loaded lever style preacher like this attachment. My least favorite preacher exercise is with a barbell. So if it were me, and I didn’t have a cable option, I would take this attachment strictly for preacher curls. However, I can do a lot of non-preacher curl exercises with this attachment.

[@wikked1936]

I have this also..i think Powertec went backwards on this tho...the older model had side pads to keep your arms in and also hammer curl handles on rhe bar...nicd review tho 😁

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! I’ve seen those older ones and they pop up on Craigslist and Marketplace from time-to-time. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to use one of the old models.

[@wikked1936]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews yea ive been looking..nice reviews and new ideas for me to try😁

[@gopibble]

Sold!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Very cool! Once you get it, stop back by and let me know what you think.

[@simoneorecchioni7352]

This is a good opzion if you... haven't a bar or two dumbbells

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I definitely agree.

[@jaleesa00]

Wild

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I have a newer review for the Preacher Curl and Dip in one video…that may be worth checking out. Thanks so much.

[@jaleesa00]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I think I’ll be here a while, picking up a secondhand lever gym later today and can’t wait to accumulate attachments to do some of your hacks. Thank you for your videos.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@jaleesa00 thanks so much. I have a lot of newer videos including my Top 10 Levergym Hacks which may be helpful. I hope you like the Levergym as much as I do.

[@rmartin9426]

Great review. Can you leave the curling arm off & use the preacher pad for free weight curls? I’m just looking for a free weight preacher pad that fits the Powertec bench. Thanks.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! That will definitely work. It might be a pain to get a heavy bar into position, but once there, it should be good.

[@rmartin9426]

Thanks man. Luckily I’m not that strong, so the weights won’t be that heavy to get into place.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@rmartin9426 I have a newer review for the preacher and dip in the same video if you want to check it out.

[@tinier74]

Hi, I've been watching your helpful videos for sometime now. A suggestion regarding your videos, the audio sound is quite hollow and soft when you are standing far away. Also, for the preacher curl, have you tried removing the pad and using it as some kind of pullover using a longer strap/handle?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! I’m trying to figure out the sound. I’ve recently added a mic, but like you’re saying, I’m still not satisfied. Some of the issue is me filming in a high ceiling garage. I’ll keep working on it. As for removing the pad, there is a metal upright the pad attaches to which, unfortunately, prevents using it as a pullover…cool idea though…I like the way you’re thinking.

[@Torben118]

Thank you! Do you feel that the axis of rotation doesn't match with the elbow joints?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Although the axis of rotation is below the elbow joint, it doesn’t seem to impact the quality or effectiveness of the movement. If anything, I think it makes the movement feel more challenging when comparing the same amount of weight on a different plate loaded preacher curl.

[@Torben118]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks! Greetings from Germany

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@Torben118 thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@richardgleeson83]

Do you know if theres any difference to the older version apart from the sides on the pad on the older version?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I never had that model, but if I remember correctly, something about the curl attachment is different.

[@dogeshiba3518]

I would buy this but i have limited space in my basement gym room so i just use the bench and the cable chain bottom for the lever gym i feel like it works good but only problem is that i can only do one hand at a time ☹

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

That’s a good alternative.

[@rambojohn7118]

Good review. General Question: Would you suggest buying directly from Powertec headquarters on the west coast or me living on the east coast make the online purchase from a distributor on the east coast like Fitness Zone?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I have always purchased Powertec products directly from Powertec or Amazon. As of late, I just deal directly with Powertec. However, I have friends who have purchased from Fitness Zone and similar retailers and they have never had any trouble.

[@patt4343]

Awesome videos on Powertec! How long is this attachment connected to the bench on the levergym? Like the whole length of it all.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! The length of the LG + Bench + Curl Att = ~110”

[@patt4343]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks! Needed to know that before purchasing the levergym with this attachment. Any tips on how to contact Powertec? I'm trying to contact them about shipping to Norway, but no answer on the websites contact form, email, instagram or facebook.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@patt4343 also, account for 2’ needed for the back cable arm to swing up. In your country, it may be tricky. There is Powertec Italy which is probably a better option than US.

[@mikichicago1200]

Thx for the video Bro! Do u have stress on the bicep throughout the whole range of motion? I Used to have a plate loaded bicep Station. Problem was that about half way up the weight didnt stess the bicep anymore since the weight gets Moved towards you and not up from the floor (gravitation) Hope I made my concern understandable... Greetz from Germany Miki 💪✌

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much! I feel like the resistance is pretty consistent throughout the entire ROM…maybe a little bit of a drop off at the very top of the rep, but nothing overly noticeable like you’re talking about with your plate loaded curl machine. I show this attachment in action in Part 3 of my HIT Series and you can see how much I struggle with each repetition as the set comes to an end.

[@mikichicago1200]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks for the Fast reply 👍✌

[@drethebarber700]

Home Gym Hacks and Reviews I watch all of your reviews and find them to be very helpful. I have the pec fly, dip, and leg extension attachment. I seldom use the dip and pec attachment but the leg extension is in use twice a week. In all honesty is this preacher curl attachment worth having or should I buy some other preacher curl machine?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much. I appreciate that. I like a cable preacher better than a plate loaded preacher. This obviously can be used with a cable. Also, when I use this preacher, I remove the existing handle and replace it with my own handle. It’s good, it’s versatile, but if you are not using the dip and fly, I am worried you won’t use this one either.

[@drethebarber700]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I find it a little inconvenient setting up the dip attachment. And the pec fly I haven't used it since I purchased a functional trainer. I'm actually thinking about selling the dip and pec attachments.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@drethebarber700 have you tried using the clothespin hack to retract the pin when getting attachments in and out of the workbench? If it came down to a functional trainer pec fly or the attachment, I would choose the FT, but I use the attachment on days I don’t use the FT.

[@drethebarber700]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews no I haven't. The pec fly isn"t too much of an inconvenience when setting up, but the dip attachment is.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@drethebarber700 the clothespin makes it super easy to get the attachments in and out. I highly recommend it.

[@xeroxboy01]

I have it but I don't like the wobble on it. I just can't get over it. I wish there was something similar to a hammer strength preacher curl for less than $1000.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I don’t notice the wobble, but I want to see Powertec carry the main tube all the way to the ground on the next design upgrade. I have never used it, but a lot of people really like the Titan Plated loaded seated bicep curl.

[@aidanelligott562]

your a beast man

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

You are too kind!

[@KIKKAAA685]

how good it is for forearm trening whrist curl extation?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Good for those exercises. At some point in this video, I think I show those exercises.

[@rambojohn7118]

Do you have a link to those big carabiners ?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I have a link to them in my very first review - “Mag Grip Knockoffs Review”

[@jonhy2x4]

Don't worry found it haha

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Not the greatest “hack” and I thought about leaving it out, but hopefully it will get you by until you can get something better for seated calf raises.

[@milkobaldwin5003]

Price?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Regularly 249. During the sale Powertec is presently running 199

[@AAbreu004]

how tall are you?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

5’9”