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Hammer Curl

5 videos with creator attribution, movement metadata, and coaching context.

Movement Type

isolation

Muscle Groups

biceps, forearms

Equipment

bench, bodyweight

Creators

2 creators

Video library

2 sources

Besides variance, some members might feel stronger and/or get a bigger range of motion in this cross body curl. The movements limits the amount of torso swing that we sometimes see as members fatigue but it truly is very similar to a regular hammer curl.

Seated Hammer Curl The hammer curl will target the brachialis and the barchoradialis a bit more than a conventional curl. We still want to monitor the elbow position to stay stationary, especially at the top of the contraction. Keep a keen eye on torso rocks to use momentum into the start of the curls. If members don’t realize they are doing it, you can always bring up the back of the bench to setting 1 to make them realize how it should feel without the momentum.