Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl demonstration

Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl

Learn how to do the Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl with proper form, setup, and execution.

This cable movement primarily targets biceps, including brachialis.

How to Perform Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl

  1. 1

    Attach a rope handle to the low pulley of a cable machine and set up a preacher bench in front of it.

  2. 2

    Sit at the bench and drape your upper arms over the pad, grabbing both ends of the rope with a neutral grip.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Curl the rope upward toward your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions