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Dumbbell Preacher Hammer Curl

Dumbbell Preacher Hammer Curl — movement illustration 1

This exercise combines a Hammer Curl with a Preacher bench.

Equipment
Dumbbell
Muscle groups
Arms
Primary muscles
Biceps

How to perform this exercise

  1. Adjust the seat of the bench so that your arms are level with the top of the bench.
  2. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other, shoulder width apart and extend your arms fully along the bench.
  3. Keeping your arms and elbows on the bench at all times, curl the dumbbells up towards your head.
  4. Pause for a moment and then lower the bar back to 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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