Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Srtict Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Hammer Curl
How to: Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Srtict Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Rotate your hands so that your palms are facing your body.
- Keeping your elbows close to your torso, curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Pause at the top of the curl before lowering the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, causing poor form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
- Letting the elbows drift away from the body.
Modifications
- Use lighter dumbbells if you're new to the exercise.
- Perform the exercise seated to provide more stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso during the curl.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Avoid swinging your body; focus on controlled movements.
Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Srtict Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
upper arms
strength
dumbbell
weight training
hypertrophy