York Barbell STS Preacher Curl Machine Matte Black

The York STS Preacher Curl Machine is a seated preacher station from York Barbell's Strength Training Series that holds your own curl bar between sets. Your upper arms rest on an angled pad, so home and commercial gyms get strict biceps curls with far less room to swing the weight.

The details buyers check first:

What does a preacher curl machine target? The biceps do most of the work, with the brachialis and forearm muscles helping. The pad holds your upper arm in front of your body, so your shoulders and back can't join in the way they do on a standing curl.

York calls it a machine, but there is no weight stack. The load comes from the bar and plates you bring, which makes it closer to a commercial preacher bench in how you use it.

Key Features of the York STS Preacher Curl

What York built and why it matters on Arm Day:

✅ Adjustable seat pad fits more arm lengths
✅ Heavy contour foam steadies the upper arm.
✅ Polished chrome holders built for extended wear
✅ Works with the EZ or straight bar you choose

Ready to make every curl a strict one? Order the York STS Preacher Curl Machine today, or compare our other preacher curl benches first.

Setting Up the Seat and Bar

How do you set up a preacher curl machine? Five steps, and the seat height matters most:

1. Load your curl bar and lock the collars
2. Rest the bar in the chrome holders
3. Set the seat so your armpits meet the pad top
4. Lift the bar from the holders, arms flat on the pad
5. Curl, lower under control, then rack the bar

If your elbows lift off the pad or your shoulders roll forward, the seat is usually the cause. Our guide to common preacher curl setup mistakes shows how to spot which one it is.

York STS Preacher Curl Specifications

These details come from York Barbell, and the rest of the York Barbell line we carry sits on the brand page.

Is This Preacher Curl Right for You?

Check both lists before you order.

A good fit if you:

• Already own a curl bar and plates
• Run a gym with a dedicated arm area
• Train several people of different heights

Skip it if you:

• Want a pin-loaded biceps machine
• Need one bench for presses and curls
• Have no room for a single-purpose bench

The machine comes without a bar, plates, or collars, so you need your own curl bar setup before your first set.

Choosing a Bar for It

Pick an EZ curl bar if straight-bar curls bother your wrists; pick a straight bar if they don't and you want a fixed grip. Our range of curl bars covers both shapes.

Picture a garage gym that already has an Olympic bar and a stack of plates. The only new purchase is the curl bar, and knowing how much a curl bar weighs keeps your logged weights honest.

Delivery, Returns, and York Warranty

York is not on our free-shipping brand list. You can return it within 30 days of purchase with a receipt or proof of purchase if it is working, undamaged, and in its original packaging; a damaged or incomplete return may get only a partial refund. A 25% restocking fee applies, you pay the return shipping, and equipment used beyond testing can't be returned. Cancelling before shipment costs 2.5%, as our shipping and returns policy explains.

York publishes its warranty terms on its York warranty page. If anything fails after delivery, call us and we'll work through the claim with York.

Preacher Curl FAQs

Are preacher curl machines good?

Yes, for building the biceps with strict form. The fixed arm position means you can't swing the weight up, so the biceps do the work from the first inch of every rep.

Can you do hammer curls on a preacher curl machine?

Yes, one arm at a time with a dumbbell and a neutral grip. The chrome holders are made for a bar, so keep the dumbbell on the floor or a rack between sets.

Can you tear your bicep on a preacher curl machine?

It can happen, most often when a heavy bar drops into the bottom stretch. Lower every rep under control, stop short of a forced lockout, and see a doctor about any sharp pain in the elbow or upper arm.

Order the York. STS Preacher Curl Machine

Add it to your cart online, or call 423-458-2453 for a freight quote to your ZIP code. Hamilton Home Fitness ships from Tennessee to all 50 US states.