Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Preacher Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Alternate Hammer Curl on Preacher Bench
How to: Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Preacher Curl
- Sit on a preacher bench and grasp the dumbbells with a neutral grip.
- Rest your arms against the padding provided by the preacher bench.
- Slowly curl the weights towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows tucked.
- Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your biceps.
- Lower the weights back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to drift away from the body.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
- Using too much weight, causing form breakdown.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or resistance bands.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench for added support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Don't use momentum; focus on controlled movements.
- Breathe out while curling the dumbbell up.
Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Preacher Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
arms
strength
dumbbell
preacher curl
upper arms