Band Standing Hammer Curl
Build bigger biceps with Band Standing Hammer Curls! A simple, effective exercise you can do anywhere.
The Band Standing Hammer Curl mainly works the biceps and forearms. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Band Standing Hammer Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
Secondary
Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Band Standing Hammer Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Band Standing Hammer Curl
Stand on the center of a resistance band with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold one end of the band in each hand with your palms facing inward toward your body, arms straight down at your sides. This is your starting position.
Keep your elbows close to your torso, and your spine straight; avoid leaning forward or backward.
Exhale and curl your hands towards your shoulders by flexing the elbows, keeping the palms facing towards each other in a hammer grip position.
Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement for a moment.
Inhale and slowly lower your hands back to the starting position, maintaining control and resisting the band.
Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure to choose a resistance band that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form while still feeling challenging towards the last few repetitions. Adjust your stance if needed to either increase or decrease band tension.
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Band Standing Hammer Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Band Standing Hammer Curl work?
The Band Standing Hammer Curl mainly works the biceps and forearms. The main muscles are the biceps brachii and brachioradialis.
What equipment do you need for the Band Standing Hammer Curl?
Resistance bands.
What workout day should the Band Standing Hammer Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Band Standing Hammer Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band 45-Degree Bicep Curl, Alternating Band Bicep Curl, Band Curl and Band Close-Grip Bicep Curl.
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