Band Standing Hammer Curl
Description
The band standing hammer curl uses a resistance band with a neutral (hammer) grip on the band ends. The neutral grip emphasizes the brachialis and brachioradialis for thicker arms while the bands provide constant tension throughout the curl. It is a strong choice for arm thickness work without weights.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Standing Hammer Curl Instructions
- Stand on the middle of a resistance band with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the band ends in each hand with palms facing each other (hammer grip).
- Allow the bands to be taut at your sides.
- Brace your core and pin your elbows against your sides.
- Curl both band ends up while maintaining the hammer grip.
- Continue until your hands reach shoulder height.
- Squeeze the biceps and brachialis hard at the top.
- Lower the bands back down with control.
Band Standing Hammer Curl Form & Visual
Band Standing Hammer Curl Benefits
- Hammer grip targets brachialis
- Builds arm thickness
- Constant band tension through the range
- Useful for home training
- Easy to scale by changing band tension
- Strong forearm engagement
Band Standing Hammer Curl Muscles Worked
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Biceps brachii
Band Standing Hammer Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Hammer Curl
- Cable Hammer Curl
- Cross Body Hammer Curl
- Reverse Curl
