Band Hammer Curl

The hammer curl against a band, which fights hardest at the top of the rep.

Band Hammer Curl, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Stand on the band, ends in a neutral grip, elbows pinned.

Steps

  1. Curl the ends up, thumbs leading.
  2. Fight the band's peak at the top.
  3. Resist it all the way down.

Common mistakes

Letting the band yank the negative: the down-phase is loaded; own it. Elbows floating with the pull: pinned. Standing narrow on the band: wider feet, more tension.

Breathing

Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.