How to Do Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl

Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl is a biceps exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl

  1. 01Anchor a resistance band behind an incline bench and sit with your back firmly against the pad.
  2. 02Hold the handles with a neutral grip so the palms are facing each other.
  3. 03Curl one handle toward the shoulder while keeping the elbow pinned behind the mid-line of the torso.
  4. 04Squeeze the bicep at the top before slowly returning the hand to the starting position.
  5. 05Alternate the movement with the opposite arm, maintaining constant tension on the band.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the upper arms locked against the ribs to prevent the shoulders from assisting the biceps during the curl.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl questions

What muscles does Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl work?

Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl correctly?

Anchor a resistance band behind an incline bench and sit with your back firmly against the pad. Hold the handles with a neutral grip so the palms are facing each other. Curl one handle toward the shoulder while keeping the elbow pinned behind the mid-line of the torso. Squeeze the bicep at the top before slowly returning the hand to the starting position. Alternate the movement with the opposite arm, maintaining constant tension on the band.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl?

Keep the upper arms locked against the ribs to prevent the shoulders from assisting the biceps during the curl.

Is Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl suitable for beginners?

Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl?

Band Incline Alternate Hammer Curl uses resistance band.

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