Biceps exercises

Band Hammer Curl

Also known as: Curl marteau avec élastique · Κάμψεις σφυριού με λάστιχο · resistance band hammer curl · banded hammer curl

Primary
Biceps
Type
Isolation
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do the Band Hammer Curl

  1. Stand on the middle of the band and grab the ends with your palms facing each other.

  2. Keep your elbows close to your sides.

  3. Curl your hands toward your shoulders, keeping your wrists neutral.

  4. Lower slowly, controlling the band's resistance.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth2–410–151 min
Muscular endurance2–315–2545 s

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Biceps

Secondary

Forearms

The biceps bend the elbow and turn the palm up. Curls with different grips and arm angles hit the long head, short head and brachialis.

Alternatives

Same muscles, similar movement: swap in one of these if the Band Hammer Curl doesn’t suit your gym or your joints.

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