Olympic Barbell Hammer Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachioradialis
- Equipment
- Olympic barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachioradialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Hammer Curl with Olympic Barbell
How to: Olympic Barbell Hammer Curl
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding an Olympic barbell with a neutral grip.
- With your elbows close to your body, curl the barbell towards your chest while contracting your muscles.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Raising your elbows during the curl.
- Leaning back and using your torso to lift the weight.
- Not fully extending your arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated to provide more stability.
- Use lighter weights if you experience discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum; perform the curl in a controlled manner.
Olympic Barbell Hammer Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
barbell
curl
muscle building