Exercise technique

cable rope one arm hammer preacher curl

The cable rope one arm hammer preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed using a cable machine with a rope attachment and a preacher bench. It emphasizes the brachialis and forearm muscles due to the hammer grip and preacher support.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a rope handle to a low pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the rope handle with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  4. Position your upper arm against the preacher bench pad, keeping your elbow slightly bent.
  5. Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
  6. Slowly curl the rope handle towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  7. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the rope handle back to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

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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