Concentration Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl are close in use — 3,522 vs 3,444 sessions logged. What separates them is Biceps loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Concentration Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions compared to 3,444 for Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Concentration 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 Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl Differ
| What differs | Concentration Curl | Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | biceps | biceps and forearms |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,522 sessions | 3,444 sessions |
How to Do Concentration Curl
Concentration Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed on your thigh and lift the dumbbell up using your biceps.
- 2. Do not move your elbow or shoulder; just bend your arm.
- 3. At the top, strongly contract your biceps.
- 4. Slowly lower it back to the starting position while feeling the resistance.
- 5. Start the next repetition without fully extending your arm, keeping it slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your elbows steady and slowly raise the weight.
For a full Concentration Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Concentration 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, Concentration Curl or Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Biceps, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Concentration Curl loads biceps, and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl loads biceps and forearms.
What equipment do Concentration Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl need?
Concentration Curl needs a dumbbell, and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell.
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