Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions vs 543. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Hammer Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs EZ-Bar Preacher Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions compared to 543 for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Hammer Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dumbbell Hammer Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Hammer Curl | EZ-Bar Preacher Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,918 sessions | 543 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Dumbbell Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell 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 dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- It is fine to proceed with both sides at once, but if you do it one side at a time, you can feel a more focused contraction.
For a full Dumbbell Hammer Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Hammer Curl exercise guide.
How to Do EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Press your armpits against the preacher bench.
- 2. Grab the EZ bar with your palms facing up at shoulder width.
- 3. Lift the EZ bar using only the strength of your biceps without any body or shoulder momentum.
Coach's Tips
- Fix your elbows to the pad and be careful not to move your wrists excessively.
For a full EZ-Bar Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Dumbbell Hammer Curl or EZ-Bar Preacher Curl?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions against 543 for EZ-Bar Preacher Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Dumbbell Hammer Curl and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl need?
Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell, and EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Hammer Curl is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Preacher Curl once your form holds up.
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