Cable Bicep Curl vs Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions vs 8,829. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Cable Bicep Curl vs Dumbbell Hammer Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions compared to 8,829 for Cable Bicep Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl Differ
| What differs | Cable Bicep Curl | Dumbbell Hammer Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,829 sessions | 21,918 sessions |
How to Do Cable Bicep Curl
Cable Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the weight while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If your wrists are uncomfortable, it may be because you are gripping the barbell too narrowly. Try gripping it a little wider.
- 2. If your wrists are still uncomfortable, please use an EZ bar.
For a full Cable Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Bicep Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Dumbbell Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Lift it without twisting your wrists.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. When lowering the dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- It is fine to proceed with both sides at once, but if you do it one side at a time, you can feel a more focused contraction.
For a full Dumbbell Hammer Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Hammer Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Cable Bicep Curl or Dumbbell Hammer Curl?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions against 8,829 for Cable Bicep Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl need?
Cable Bicep Curl needs a machine, and Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell.
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