Chin up vs Cable Hammer Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Hammer Curl more often — 4,647 sessions vs 1,040. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Chin up and Cable Hammer Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Chin up vs Cable Hammer 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 1,040 for Chin up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Chin up and Cable 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 Chin up and Cable Hammer Curl Differ
| What differs | Chin up | Cable Hammer Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | biceps and forearms |
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,040 sessions | 4,647 sessions |
How to Do Chin up
Chin up Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Engage your arms and lift up so that your chest is facing forward.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Move slowly so that your body does not sway due to momentum, and keep your shoulders fixed so they do not shrug upward.
- 2. Engage your abs so that your lower back does not overarch, and if you feel pain in your elbows or the front of your shoulders, use an assist band.
For a full Chin up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chin up exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Chin up or Cable Hammer Curl?
Planfit users log Cable Hammer Curl more often — 4,647 sessions against 1,040 for Chin up. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Chin up and Cable Hammer Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Chin up loads back, traps, and biceps, and Cable Hammer Curl loads biceps and forearms.
What equipment do Chin up and Cable Hammer Curl need?
Chin up needs a pull-up bar, and Cable Hammer Curl needs a machine.
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