Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl
This exercise targets the biceps using a crossing motion rather than a standard curl.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
How to perform this exercise
- While standing, grab a dumbbell in each arm with palms facing in.
- Keeping your palms facing in (and not twisting your arms) curl the dumbbell up towards your opposite shoulder.
- Bring the top of dumbbell up to and touching the shoulder.
- Slowly with a controlled manner, lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
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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