Dumbbell Standing Alternate Hammer Curl and Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Biceps Brachii, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Triceps Brachii, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Alternate Dumbbell Curl and Press
How to: Dumbbell Standing Alternate Hammer Curl and Press
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Curl the dumbbells up to your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Rotate your wrists so that your palms face forward and press the dumbbells overhead.
- Lower the dumbbells back to your shoulders, rotate the wrists again, and then lower them to your sides.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core, which can lead to back strain.
- Using momentum to lift the weights.
- Not fully extending the arms during the press.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to ensure proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated for added stability.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back and engage your core.
- Control the motion when lowering the weights.
- Breathe out while pressing the dumbbells up and breathe in while lowering.
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Hammer Curl and Press Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
biceps
triceps
strength
dumbbell
upper body