Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
strength / isolation
Get Started With Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
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Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart and a pair of dumbbells at your sides, with your palms facing your body.
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Hold the dumbbells with a neutral grip, meaning your palms are facing each other.
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Keep your core engaged and your back straight.
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Slowly raise one dumbbell towards your shoulder while keeping your elbow close to your body.
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Pause briefly at the top of the movement and then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
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Repeat the movement with the other arm.
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Continue to alternate arms for the desired number of repetitions.
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Remember to keep your movements slow and controlled, and avoid swinging the weights or using momentum to complete the reps.
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Adjust the weight of the dumbbells according to your fitness level, start with a lighter weight if you're new to the exercise.