Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachioradialis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachioradialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Seated Hammer Curl
How to: Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl
- Sit on a bench or chair with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended.
- Maintain a neutral grip, palms facing each other.
- Curl one dumbbell towards your shoulder while keeping the elbow stationary.
- Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
- Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting weights too heavy, compromising form.
- Allowing elbows to drift away from the body.
- Not fully extending arms at the bottom of the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for more support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your biceps at the top of the curl.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the dumbbells.
Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl Alternatives
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Body Part: Upper Arms
Dumbbell Alternate Preacher Curl
Body Part: Upper Arms
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge with Bowling Motion
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Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with arm blaster)
Body Part: Upper Arms
Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl
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Tags
biceps
arms
dumbbell
showing strength
upper body
lifting