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Barbell Curl vs Incline Hammer Curls

Barbell Curl - starting position
Barbell Curl - ending position
Barbell Curl
beginner·Barbell·isolation
Incline Hammer Curls - starting position
Incline Hammer Curls - ending position
Incline Hammer Curls
beginner·Dumbbell·isolation

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Barbell Curl
VS
Incline Hammer Curls
beginner
Level
beginner
Barbell
Equipment
Dumbbell
isolation
Mechanic
isolation
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
biceps
Primary
biceps
forearms
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

biceps

Only in Barbell Curl

forearms

Instructions

Barbell Curl

1

Stand up with your torso upright while holding a barbell at a shoulder-width grip. The palm of your hands should be facing forward and the elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.

2

While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Tip: Only the forearms should move.

3

Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.

4

Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Incline Hammer Curls

1

Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.

2

Initiate the movement by flexing at the elbow, attempting to keep the upper arm stationary.

3

Continue to the top of the movement and pause, then slowly return to the start position.

Verdict

Both exercises target the biceps. Barbell Curl is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Incline Hammer Curls is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Barbell Curl if you have access to barbell, or Incline Hammer Curls if you prefer dumbbell.

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