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Author Z bar or hammer grip for biceps?
Tiger
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18th Mar 14 at 18:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is there much difference in terms of exercise? I find I can lift slightly more on the Z bar but it leaves me with a pain about 6 inches up from my wrists. The alternating hammer grip is more comfortable grip wise but I'm lifting less.
A1EX
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18th Mar 14 at 18:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
"Muscle Differences
The different hand positions between the hammer curl and preacher curl exercises are what change the muscle focus. The palms-up position in the preacher curl causes your biceps brachii and brachialis muscles to contract. The biceps is the largest muscle in the front of your upper arm. The palms-in position during the hammer curl uses the brachioradialis muscle. This muscle begins on the lower portion of your upper arm, crosses over your elbow and attaches near your wrist."
Tiger
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18th Mar 14 at 18:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So really combining the 2 is probably best then.
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18th Mar 14 at 18:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
When you visiting next anyway mate?
mikenoncorsa
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18th Mar 14 at 20:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My Bicep/Arm workout follows LDN Muscle.co.uk arm destruction tips. Really varied and decenT workout. Follow them on twitter or look on there site.
A1EX
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18th Mar 14 at 21:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeh i usually alternate weekly between hammer and barbell.

Not sure when im popping over next for a visit, its been long overdue as i dont need to come back every year for my Thai visa renewal, but possibly quite soon
Tiger
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18th Mar 14 at 22:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hit me up when your coming back yeah?
A1EX
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19th Mar 14 at 09:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeh sure, I'll drop you a message either on here on Fb if I reactivate it.
Tiger
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19th Mar 14 at 12:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm not on face-stalk anymore anyway, I'll pm you my number.

 
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