Skip to content

Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Reps
10–15
Kit
Dumbbell
Video from @howcast, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides — palms facing each other (thumbs up), elbows close to your body.

  2. 2

    Breathe out as you bend your elbows and curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders — keep your palms facing each other the whole time.

  3. 3

    Breathe in as you lower them back down slowly.

  4. 4

    That's one rep — don't swing your elbows. Repeat.

Where you should feel it: The fronts of your arms and your forearms.

What your coach says mid-set

  • “Thumbs point up the whole time”
  • “Elbows stay close and still”
  • “Lower the dumbbells under control”

Common mistakes

Swinging your elbows forward

Keep your elbows by your sides and let only your forearms move.

Other versions

  • Self-Resisted Hammer Curl
  • Band Hammer Curl
  • Cable Hammer Curl

Your personal trainer, minus the $150 and awkwardness

500+ exercises with modifications customized to you.

Download on the App StoreAndroid coming soon