Exercise Comparison
Brachialis-SMR vs Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
Instructions
Brachialis-SMR
Lie on your side, with your upper arm against the foam roller. The upper arm should be more or less aligned with your body, with the outside of the bicep pressed against the foam roller.
Raise your hips off of the floor, supporting your weight on your arm and on your feet. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch sides.
Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
Place the upper part of both arms on top of the preacher bench as you hold a dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing each other (neutral grip).
As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbells until your upper arm is extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder height.
Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the biceps. Brachialis-SMR is a intermediate exercise using foam roll, while Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Brachialis-SMR for a greater challenge.