Cross Body Hammer Curl
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Equipment
The cross body hammer curl is a resistance exercise targeting the biceps and forearms. By keeping the hands in a neutral position, it emphasizes the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, providing balanced arm development and improving grip strength.
How to do it
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Keeping elbows close to your sides, curl one dumbbell across the body to the opposite shoulder.
- Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position while maintaining control.
- Alternate the movement with the opposite arm.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, keeping the motion smooth and controlled.
Muscles worked
Primary Brachialis Brachioradialis
Secondary Biceps Brachii
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