Dumbbell Hammer Preacher 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
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Hammer Preacher Curl
How to: Dumbbell Hammer Preacher Curl
- Sit at the preacher bench with your upper arms against the padded support.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- Curl the weights up towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows stationary.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement before slowly lowering the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too heavy weights can lead to poor form.
- Not keeping elbows stationary against the bench.
- Overextending at the bottom of the curl.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise using a lighter weight.
- Decrease the range of motion to reduce strain.
Tips
- Keep your elbows against the preacher bench for better isolation.
- Use a controlled motion and avoid swinging the weights.
- Start with lighter weights to master the form before increasing resistance.
Dumbbell Hammer Preacher Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
curl
preacher curl