Exercise Comparison
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline vs Incline Hammer Curls
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Instructions
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line. This will be your starting position.
While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Do not swing the arms.
After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Make sure that you go all of the way down.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Incline Hammer Curls
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.
Initiate the movement by flexing at the elbow, attempting to keep the upper arm stationary.
Continue to the top of the movement and pause, then slowly return to the start position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the biceps. Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline is a beginner exercise using barbell, while Incline Hammer Curls is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline if you have access to barbell, or Incline Hammer Curls if you prefer dumbbell.