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Machine Preacher Curl: Setup, Form & Muscles | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 29/10/2026

The machine preacher curl locks your arm path for strict bicep isolation. Learn setup, cues, muscles worked, mistakes, and how to program it. Train it right.

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Hammer Curl vs Bicep Curl: Which Wins? | Combat Fitness

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Published on: 25/10/2026

Hammer curl vs bicep curl: grip decides which muscles do the work. See which builds size, which builds grip strength, and how to program both.

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Cross-Body Hammer Curl: Form & Muscles | Combat Fitness

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Published on: 24/10/2026

The cross-body hammer curl hits the brachialis and forearm harder than a standard curl. Learn the form, muscles worked, and how to program it. Train for it.

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Rope Hammer Curls: Form, Muscles Worked | Combat Fitness

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Published on: 21/10/2026

Rope hammer curls build the brachialis, forearms, and grip that carry over to loaded carries and rope climbs. See form, reps, and rope vs dumbbell.

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