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Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl.

MediumBiceps

About this exercise

A bicep curl variation performed on a preacher bench using a cable machine fitted with a rope attachment. The neutral (hammer) grip emphasises the brachialis and brachioradialis alongside the biceps, while the preacher pad locks the upper arms in place to eliminate cheating.

How to Perform

  • Attach a rope handle to the low pulley of a cable machine and position a preacher bench directly in front of it
  • Sit on the preacher bench and drape both upper arms over the pad with palms facing each other, gripping an end of the rope in each hand
  • Fully extend your arms at the bottom, keeping a slight bend in the elbows to maintain cable tension
  • Curl the rope upward toward your shoulders in a controlled arc, keeping your upper arms flat on the pad
  • Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement
  • Lower the rope slowly back to the starting position under control

Muscle Activation

Primary
Biceps
Secondary
Outer forearm

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl

The Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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