Hammer Curls

[AirCartman]

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]

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

 

[WilliamB]

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]

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

 

[Duncans Donuts]

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]

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

 

[Duncans Donuts]

 

[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.

 

[pumpthatiron]

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

 

[min0 lee]

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]

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]

Is this the brachioradialis circled below?

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

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Brachioradialis/DBHammerCurl.html

 

[shiznit2169]

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.

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

Same for me

 

[Mudge]

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]

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]

Hammers feel niiiccceee.