Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs Cable Preacher Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 3,444 sessions vs 127. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Cable Preacher Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs Cable Preacher Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 3,444 sessions compared to 127 for Cable Preacher Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Cable 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 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Cable Preacher Curl Differ
| What differs | Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl | Cable Preacher Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,444 sessions | 127 sessions |
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.
How to Do Cable Preacher Curl
Cable Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Lift the cable handle while keeping your shoulders and elbows fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the cable handle, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not lose tension.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your elbows off the pad.
- 2. Adjust the cable to prevent it from shaking.
For a full Cable Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Preacher Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl or Cable Preacher Curl?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 3,444 sessions against 127 for Cable 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 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Cable Preacher Curl need?
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell, and Cable Preacher Curl needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Preacher Curl once your form holds up.
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