How to perform Cable Hammer Curl with proper form
Setup
- Equipment: Use a cable machine with a rope attachment.
- Positioning: Stand facing the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart. Set the cable pulley to the lowest position.
Grip
- Hold the Rope: Grab the rope attachment with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- Elbow Position: Keep your elbows close to your torso.
Execution
- Starting Position: With arms fully extended, let the weight pull your arms down. This is your starting position.
- Curl Movement: Keeping your elbows stationary, curl the rope upward by flexing your elbows and bringing your hands towards your shoulders.
- Peak Contraction: Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement while keeping the wrists neutral.
- Lowering: Slowly lower the rope back to the starting position, fully extending your arms without letting the weight stack touch.
Tips
- Posture: Maintain a straight back and avoid leaning forward or backward during the curl.
- Controlled Movement: Focus on slow, controlled movements to maximize muscle tension.
- Breathing: Exhale while curling and inhale while lowering the weight.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging: Avoid using momentum; focus on isolating the biceps.
- Incorrect Elbow Position: Keeping elbows flared out can reduce the effectiveness; keep them close to your body.
Remember to adjust the weight according to your fitness level to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Exercises

Bicep Curl, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, EZ Bar
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Concentration Curl, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Concentration Curl, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Concentration Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Concentration Curl, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Hammer Curl, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Forearms, Biceps
Synergist: Shoulders

Hammer Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Forearms, Biceps
Synergist: Shoulders

Hammer Curl, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Forearms, Biceps
Synergist: Shoulders

Hang Clean, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Lower, Pull
Target: Biceps, Forearms
Synergist: Shoulders, Chest

Incline Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Lying Bicep Curl, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Lying Bicep Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Muscle Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Back, Chest, Triceps

Preacher Curl, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Preacher Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms