Cable Hammer Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Hammer Curl more often — 4,647 sessions vs 376. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Hammer Curl and Cable Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Cable Hammer Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Hammer Curl more often — 4,647 sessions compared to 376 for Cable Reverse Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Hammer Curl and Cable Reverse 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 Hammer Curl and Cable Reverse Curl Differ
| What differs | Cable Hammer Curl | Cable Reverse Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,647 sessions | 376 sessions |
How to Do Cable Hammer Curl
Cable Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and grab the cable with your palms facing your body.
- 2. Fix your elbows at your sides, perpendicular to the ground, and bend your arms until the cable reaches shoulder height.
- 3. Keep your elbows and shoulders still while slowly lowering the cable, feeling the resistance.
- 4. Do not fully extend your arms; keep them slightly bent to maximize relaxation.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to move your wrist excessively and keep your elbow fixed.
For a full Cable Hammer Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Hammer Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Cable Reverse Curl
Cable Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the weight 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 weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your elbows still.
- 2. Adjust to prevent your wrists from bending.
For a full Cable Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Reverse Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Cable Hammer Curl or Cable Reverse Curl?
Planfit users log Cable Hammer Curl more often — 4,647 sessions against 376 for Cable Reverse 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 Hammer Curl and Cable Reverse Curl need?
Cable Hammer Curl needs a machine, and Cable Reverse Curl needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Hammer Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Reverse Curl once your form holds up.
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