Exercise technique

cable hammer curl (with rope)

The cable hammer curl (with rope) is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms, performed using a cable machine with a rope attachment. It emphasizes the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, providing constant tension throughout the movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
  2. Hold the cable rope attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing each other, and your arms fully extended.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  4. Continue to raise the cable rope attachment until your biceps are fully contracted and the rope is at shoulder level.
  5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the cable rope attachment back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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