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Illustration of the Rope Hammer Curl: Pull the rope ends apart at the top and squeeze.
isolation · Isolation

Rope Hammer Curl

Rope Hammer Curl is an isolation isolation movement for biceps, using Single Cable Column and Rope Attachment. It also works forearms. 3 sets of 12-15, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Biceps
Equipment
Single Cable Column and Rope Attachment
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 12-15
Rest
60s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Rope on the low pulley, elbows against the ribs, stand tall.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Pull the rope ends apart at the top and squeeze.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 12-15, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Biceps does most of the work. Forearms take the rest.