Dumbbell Hammer Curl
- Reps
- 10–15
- Kit
- Dumbbell
How to do it
- 1
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides — palms facing each other (thumbs up), elbows close to your body.
- 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
Breathe in as you lower them back down slowly.
- 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
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