Dumbbell Incline Alternate 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
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Incline Hammer Curl
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Dumbbell Incline Alternate Hammer Curl
- Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Keep your arms at your sides and palms facing each other.
- Curl the weights up towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Lower the weights back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, leading to improper form.
- Not controlling the motion, which reduces effectiveness.
- Raising elbows away from the torso.
Modifications
- Perform the curl seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
- Use lighter weights to maintain proper form.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the curl.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward phases.
- Avoid swinging the dumbbells for maximum benefit.
Dumbbell Incline Alternate Hammer Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
core
strength
dumbbell
arms
upper body
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