Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Curl
This exercise uses a hammering (up and down) motion to isolate the biceps.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with our feet shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent and your abs drawn in.
- Grasp a dumbbell in each hand so your palms are facing each other.
- Extend your arms so they are at the sides of your body.
- Keeping your elbows locked lift your left arm in an arc towards your left shoulder.
- Lower your arm and repeat with your right arm.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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