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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.

How to perform: Cable hammer curl (with rope)

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

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