Exercise technique

cable rope hammer preacher curl

The cable rope hammer preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms, performed using a rope attachment on a low pulley cable machine while seated at a preacher bench.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a rope attachment to a low pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the rope with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
  4. Position your upper arms against the preacher bench pad, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the rope towards your shoulders by contracting your biceps.
  6. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  7. Inhale and slowly lower the rope back to the starting position.
  8. 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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