The cable hammer curl is an isolation exercise targeting the bicep and forearms, performed using a cable machine with a rope attachment. It emphasizes the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, providing constant tension throughout the movement.
Also Works
Forearms
How to Perform
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.