Cable hammer curl (with rope)
The cable hammer curl with rope is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed using a cable machine and a rope attachment. It emphasizes the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, providing a different stimulus compared to traditional bicep curls.

At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the movement.
- Maintain a neutral wrist position.
What to watch out for
- elbow injuries
- wrist injuries
- shoulder impingement
Also known as
Curl a martello con corda ai cavi, cable hammer curl, rope hammer curl, biceps exercise, upper arm workout