Alternate Hammer Curl

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

biceps

Secondary Muscles:

forearms

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Alternate Hammer Curl exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Alternate Hammer Curl exercise

Description:

Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso. The palms of the hands should be facing your torso. This will be your starting position. While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Continue the movement until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in. Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition. Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: dumbbell
Level: beginner
Force Type: pull
Mechanic: isolation