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Rope Cable Hammer Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Brachialis and Forearms · Brachioradialis
Medium load
Biceps

Not shown on the map: Brachialis

How to do it

Attach a rope to a low pulley and hold its ends with a neutral grip. Keep your upper arms near your sides and curl the rope upward without rotating your wrists. Lower under control.

Form cues

  • Keep your thumbs pointing up.
  • Avoid swinging your torso.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWrist

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.