Hammer Curls

AirCartman · 05-07-2005, 11:47 AM

They only work forearms, correct? And how many is good. Will this compare with how much you can dumbbell curl or will it be more.

Ramathorn · 05-07-2005, 11:52 AM

with me it is either less weight than a dumbell curl or exact same. 90% of the time it is less weight.

WilliamB · 05-07-2005, 02:19 PM

Hammer curls work the biceps as well. I think it might be working the long head? I am not realy sure on that long head thing though. They definetly work the biceps though. It will be less I think.

HardTrainer · 05-07-2005, 03:05 PM

Its a good idea to "kink" your wrists down at the top of the hammer curl, this really flexes the forearm

Duncans Donuts · 05-07-2005, 03:18 PM

Hammer curls work in conjunction without the biceps primary functions, stabilizing the shoulder and bringing the forearm toward the upper arm. Or so is my understanding.

HardTrainer · 05-07-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncans Donuts

Hammer curls work in conjunction with the biceps secondary function, stabilizing the shoulder. Or so is my understanding.

Duncans Donuts · 05-07-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HardTrainer

BritChick · 05-07-2005, 08:38 PM

Hammers targets the brachioradialis whereas a standard db curl targets the bicep brachii and brachialis. I usually have to go about 5lbs lighter on hammers.

pumpthatiron · 05-07-2005, 09:03 PM

i go 5 pounds heavier on hammers? my forearms are stronger than my biceps

min0 lee · 05-07-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BritChick

Hammers targets the brachioradialis whereas a standard db curl targets the bicep brachii and brachialis. I usually have to go about 5lbs lighter on hammers.

Is this the brachioradialis circled below?

**Mudge** · 05-07-2005, 11:55 PM

How would they only work the forearms when you use your bicep to contract the arm?

Every muscle that gets used, gets worked to SOME degree. I dont consider it a forearm movement, that is much more indirect. You aren't moving your wrist, your wrist is stationary. Your bicep is doing the bulk of the work. I can hold a lot more weight than I can hammer curl.

**Mudge** · 05-07-2005, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Is this the brachioradialis circled below?

http://www.exrx.net/Muscles/Brachioradialis.html

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...ammerCurl.html

shiznit2169 · 05-08-2005, 10:58 AM

is standing hammer curls and seated hammer curls the same thing? Like does it work all part of your arm both ways? I like to do them seated but if standing is more beneficial, then i will switch.

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I can hold a lot more weight than I can hammer curl.

Same for me

**Mudge** · 05-08-2005, 12:43 PM

Its the same movement but you should most likely do less seated. I dont use a lot of momentum but I do use some, I stand and I lean forward slightly.

kicka19 · 05-08-2005, 03:48 PM

i love hammer curls, i dont know the name of the muscle but to my understanding it really builds up a muscle under the biceps, its a hard muscle to work but when it is excercised enough it will make you biceps have a higher peak

musclepump · 05-08-2005, 04:47 PM

Hammers feel niiiccceee.

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Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,071 Photos: 1	How would they only work the forearms when you use your bicep to contract the arm? Every muscle that gets used, gets worked to SOME degree. I dont consider it a forearm movement, that is much more indirect. You aren't moving your wrist, your wrist is stationary. Your bicep is doing the bulk of the work. I can hold a lot more weight than I can hammer curl.
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05-08-2005, 12:43 PM	#14
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,071 Photos: 1	Its the same movement but you should most likely do less seated. I dont use a lot of momentum but I do use some, I stand and I lean forward slightly.
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05-07-2005, 11:52 AM	#2
Ramathorn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 91	with me it is either less weight than a dumbell curl or exact same. 90% of the time it is less weight.

05-07-2005, 02:19 PM	#3
WilliamB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	Hammer curls work the biceps as well. I think it might be working the long head? I am not realy sure on that long head thing though. They definetly work the biceps though. It will be less I think.

05-07-2005, 08:38 PM	#8
BritChick Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,449 Photos: 7	Hammers targets the brachioradialis whereas a standard db curl targets the bicep brachii and brachialis. I usually have to go about 5lbs lighter on hammers.

05-07-2005, 09:03 PM	#9
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kicka19 the true playboy Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,778	i love hammer curls, i dont know the name of the muscle but to my understanding it really builds up a muscle under the biceps, its a hard muscle to work but when it is excercised enough it will make you biceps have a higher peak

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