Dumbbell Seated Alternate Hammer Curl on Exercise Ball 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
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Hammer Curl on Exercise Ball
How to: Dumbbell Seated Alternate Hammer Curl on Exercise Ball
- Sit on the exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground, shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing each other.
- Curl one dumbbell upwards towards your shoulder while keeping your elbow close to your body.
- Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
- Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the weights rather than isolating the biceps.
- Not controlling the weight on the way down.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to ease into the exercise.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench if the exercise ball is unstable.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged while seated on the exercise ball.
- Perform the curl slowly and focus on squeezing the biceps.
- Avoid swinging the weights; maintain control throughout the movement.
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Hammer Curl on Exercise Ball Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
biceps
strength training
dumbbells
core stability
exercise ball