How to perform Dumbbell Hammer Curl with proper form
Starting Position
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- Let your arms hang down at your sides.
Execution
- Curl: Keep your elbows close to your torso.
- Movement: Curl the weights up towards your shoulders while keeping the palms facing each other throughout the movement.
- Control: Pause at the top of the movement to maximize contraction.
- Lower: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, maintaining control.
Key Points
- Avoid using momentum; focus on slow, controlled motions.
- Keep your back straight and avoid arching your back.
- Engage your core for stability throughout the exercise.
- Ensure wrists remain straight and do not twist.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the weights.
- Flaring elbows away from the body.
- Using excessive weight that compromises form.
Breathing
- Inhale as you lower the weights.
- Exhale while curling the weights upward.
By following these steps, you can perform the Dumbbell Hammer Curl effectively and safely.
Exercises
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Synergist: Forearms
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Target: Back
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Chin Up, Leverage Machine
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Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest
Concentration Curl, Barbell
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Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms
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Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms