
You might find that your dominant arm is carrying more weight than the weaker arm thus muscle growth on the stronger arm will be greater. This exercise is very risky for people with a big difference in the size and strength of each arm due to the fact that it’s difficult to gauge your physical exertion in your arms when performing this exercise. It is very common for a person to use their strong arm and have it overcompensate for the other (a right-handed person will always try to lead with their right arm). When performing standing cable rope hammer curls, your overall stability is crucial for executing the movement correctly while avoiding injuries. It is wise to place both feet flat on the floor and gain proper balance and weight distribution before starting the exercise. Things To Avoid: Due to the attachment of the cable and rope to the machine, some people find themselves cheating their way through the exercise by either swinging or leaning forward without having proper stability. It also helps with your grip due to the fact that you will be holding the rope tightly with your thumbs facing up. Unlike other variations of the hammer curls, the rope attached on the end of the cable machine assists to give you the freedom to dictate the gap you require with minimum limitations and/or a fixed motion. The cable rope also assists in the upward motion which allows you to really squeeze the biceps muscle at the top for a peak contraction. This exercise will help build strength in the upper body which is beneficial when doing daily activities like picking up children, doing household chores and lifting heavy grocery bags. Why This Exercise is Important: This exercise is very important due to the fact that it helps to tone and balance the major muscle groups that are associated with the arms, forearms and front deltoids.


Slowly return to the starting position and repeat. Curl your arms up so as to have your hands trying to touch your shoulders, while keeping your wrists locked and your palms facing inward (do not supinate or “twist” your wrists when lifting the weight up). Place your elbows at your sides and keep them tight against your body as you perform the exercise. Grab the rope with your palms facing in toward your body and stand straight up. Exercise Instructions: Choose a rope attachment and hook it onto a low pulley machine.
