Hammer Curl vs Bicep Curl - What's The Difference?

In this video we cover the major differences between the dumbbell bicep curl and the dumbbell hammer curl. If you have an questions, please leave them in the comment box below and I will be happy to answer them!

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Discussing the differences between the Dumbbell Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Hammer Curl.

Bicep curls for peak and width. Hammer curls for thickness and forearm(brachioradialis) development. And never mind the "versus" attitude - do both.

With the hammer curl, you get more forearm involvement and deemphasize the biceps.

The hammer curl also works the brachialis--the muscle that runs along the outside of your upper arm--which helps add a more full, shapely look to the arms.

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[newnotification]

Thank you for a concise video under 4 minutes. Many people making instructional videos do not understand that most people do not have the patience for anything over 4 minutes. Good job!

[michaelsmith]

This guy is down to earth and seems to really know his stuff. Subbed and liked.

[MrJoshcc]

Regular bicep curls have always hurt my wrist so I've been doing hammer curls all my life. No wonder my biceps suck... Thanks for keeping the video short

[robertreyes]

I'm going to alternate and get the benefits of both!

[JoeTheGreat]

I do both.. I usually hit a high weight but low reps with regular curls & low weight, high reps with hammers.. the hammer curls do put more tension on my muscle..

[deadmanlyndon]

for me, i used to do bicep curls since i started exercising, but when i started doing hammer curls many years later is when i saw my arms get bigger, and thicker. And i do full range of motion from the bottom up, I don't do the twist curl because i realise that when i went to do normal curls i could not curl it from the bottom, so normal curls alone full range, plus hammer curls alone full range and your arms will be jacked. of course you must must must must must do tricep exercises for the arms. That is a must.

[nycolascote]

Basically
Hammer:Get Big Arms
Bicep:Get Stronger
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[drkRoss]

For me, I've started doing some Zottman and Hammer curls for about 3 sets of 8-10 reps using a pair of DBs adjusted to 11.5kg and has been a load of fun to do.

Then I'll throw in some push-ups as a closer.

[jeancamacho]

Sitting vs standing up? Any preference?

[ronnielmendoza]

Can we do both, or just a choice between regular bicep or hammer curl? Thank you

[ahernable]

The Biceps brachii is more engaged when using a hammer curl than a regular curl

[battleroyalepros]

I am doing hammer curl, thanks! I want more shape on my biceps..

[rayvincyful]

I thought I'm already doing hammer curls when doing pullups because of the arm position. I ignored hammer curls for long. Now I'm including it.

[jackal]

thanks for this mate- helpful. subscribed!

[Jerseytall]

What are the best exercises to build the upper part of the pecs vs. the lower part of the pecs?

[slimo]

So what’s better for getting bigger biceps

[antoniogarcia-libo]

im just trying to build strength atm for my sport i want to know which one will do that?

[rickweiss]

For me it's hammercurls with a 50 pounder and bicep curls with a 40 pounder.

[White-swpe]

I'm quitting the gym, and look forward if I can workout at home, any idea man ?

[debasishsarkar]

Develop ur physic first...then star making vdos & giving lectures in you tube