Hardcastle 85cm Tricep Weight Bar - Tricep Extension and Hammer Curl Bar

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Powerlifters and Strongman Athletes:Strongmen and powerlifters need a firm grip to carry various implements (stones, frames, and cars) and pull heavy deadlifts. These athletes also strain their biceps during stone lifts, deadlifts, and carries, so it’s important to fortify the muscle by making it stronger. The hammer curl achieves both of these goals. The Swiss bar hammer curl works the brachialis, brachioradialis, and biceps muscles while increasing grip strength. It’s ideal for lifters seeking variety in their workouts and hoping to build strength.

In this article, I will compare barbell curls and hammer curls, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two exercises. I will also discuss the benefits of each exercise and provide tips for incorporating them into your workout routine.Standing while doing the Hammer Curl: Standing more closely resembles the traditional Hammer Curl. However, standing can cause changes in muscle activation because you’re putting your body into different positions that may or may not target different muscles. Coach’s Tip: If your goal is to strengthen your grip, increasing the overall grip diameter of the dumbbell — by using Fat Gripz — can help increase the muscular activity of your forearm muscles. ( 1) Due to the decrease in overall strength while using Fat Gripz, it’s recommended to perform additional training volume to target grip strength specifically. Step 2 — Curl the Weights Elbows in a resting position right below the shoulders, generally when curling your wrist moves even lower than this point. Avoid this at all costs. Of course, as a beginner, it is important to start with a light weight and to focus on proper form no matter what exercises you choose to do. As you become more comfortable with the exercise, you can gradually increase the weight to challenge yourself and continue to progress.

Below are three barbell curl alternatives that can be done to vary programming, challenge lifters, and more. Hammer Curl

The hammer curl is done with the wrist in a neutral position (palms facing each other), rather than being supinated (palms facing your face) and/or pronated (palms facing the floor). Neutral-grip movements may increase the stability and strength of the muscles surrounding the wrist, enhancing overall injury resilience of the wrist joint and surrounding tissues. Muscles Worked by the Hammer Curl