Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions vs 3,444. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.

Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Hammer 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 3,444 for Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Hammer 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 Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl Differ

What differsDumbbell Hammer CurlIncline Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Difficulty2 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users21,918 sessions3,444 sessions

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How to Do Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Dumbbell Hammer Curl demo video

Dumbbell Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
  2. 2. Lift it without twisting your wrists.
  3. 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
  4. 4. When lowering the dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.

Coach's Tips

  1. 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.

Want to learn more about Dumbbell Hammer Curl?Exercise Guide

How to Do Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl demo video

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Set the incline bench to an angle of about 45 to 60 degrees.
  2. 2. Sit on the incline bench and hold the dumbbells with your palms facing your body.
  3. 3. Keep your elbows fixed in a vertical position and bend your elbows using only the strength of your biceps.
  4. 4. While keeping your elbows fixed, feel the resistance of the dumbbells as you return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 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.

Want to learn more about Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Biceps, Dumbbell Hammer Curl or Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl?

Planfit users log Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 21,918 sessions against 3,444 for Incline Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl need?

Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell, and Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell.

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