Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using a cable machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment
- Attach a rope attachment to a low pulley and stand facing the machine about 12 inches away from it.
- Grasp the rope with a neutral (palms-in) grip and stand straight up keeping the natural arch of the back and your torso stationary.
- Put your elbows in by your side and keep them there stationary during the entire movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move; not your upper arms. This will be your starting position.
- Using your biceps, pull your arms up as you exhale until your biceps touch your forearms. Tip: Remember to keep the elbows in and your upper arms stationary.
- After a 1 second contraction where you squeeze your biceps, slowly start to bring the weight back to the original position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do cable hammer curls - rope attachment work?
Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for cable hammer curls - rope attachment?
Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment uses cable machine.
Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of cable hammer curls - rope attachment?
Hammer Curls, Incline Hammer Curls, Dumbbell Curls train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my cable hammer curls - rope attachment reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; cable hammer curls - rope attachment can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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