Cable Bicep Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Bicep Curl more often — 8,829 sessions vs 3,444. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Bicep Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Cable Bicep Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Bicep Curl more often — 8,829 sessions compared to 3,444 for Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Bicep Curl and Incline 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 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl Differ
| What differs | Cable Bicep Curl | Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,829 sessions | 3,444 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 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Set the incline bench to an angle of about 45 to 60 degrees.
- 2. Sit on the incline bench and hold the dumbbells with your palms facing your body.
- 3. Keep your elbows fixed in a vertical position and bend your elbows using only the strength of your biceps.
- 4. While keeping your elbows fixed, feel the resistance of the dumbbells as you return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your elbows fixed and slowly lift and lower the dumbbells.
For a full Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Cable Bicep Curl or Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl?
Planfit users log Cable Bicep Curl more often — 8,829 sessions against 3,444 for Incline Dumbbell Hammer 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 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl need?
Cable Bicep Curl needs a machine, and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell.
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