Cable Hammer Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions vs 4,647. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Hammer Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Cable Hammer Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions compared to 4,647 for Cable Hammer Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Hammer Curl and Incline Dumbbell 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 Incline Dumbbell Curl Differ
| What differs | Cable Hammer Curl | Incline Dumbbell Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,647 sessions | 9,441 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 Incline Dumbbell Curl
Incline Dumbbell Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Set the incline bench to about 45-60 degrees.
- 2. Sit on the incline bench and hold the dumbbells with your palms facing forward.
- 3. Keep your elbows fixed in a vertical position and bend your elbows using only the strength of your biceps.
- 4. At the highest point, twist your wrists outward.
- 5. While keeping your elbows fixed, feel the resistance of the dumbbells and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Brace your abs firmly so that your upper body does not sway and your lower back does not bend, and slowly lift and lower the dumbbells.
- 2. If you feel pain in your elbows or the front of your shoulders, reduce the dumbbell weight by about 20%.
For a full Incline Dumbbell Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Cable Hammer Curl or Incline Dumbbell Curl?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Curl more often — 9,441 sessions against 4,647 for Cable 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 Hammer Curl and Incline Dumbbell Curl need?
Cable Hammer Curl needs a machine, and Incline Dumbbell Curl needs a dumbbell.
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