Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The hammer curl is a weightlifting exercise that targets the muscles of the upper arm, emphasizing the brachioradialis and biceps. It involves lifting dumbbells with a neutral grip. This movement is beneficial for building arm strength and enhancing grip.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keep a neutral grip (palms facing each other), and maintain a straight back.
- Curl the dumbbells upward by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Raise the weights until your wrists are near shoulder height.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly back to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Brachioradialis
Secondary Biceps Brachii Brachialis
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