Alternating Hammer Curl -- Standing
Purposes
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Brachioradialis (Deep biceps and forearm muscle) strength
Description
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Standing with your body stabilized, hold the dumbbells down at your sides, palms facing your legs.
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Keep your chest up and your elbows braced at your sides at all time.
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Starting with one arm, bend the elbow and pull the dumbbell up to the shoulder, and then lower it.
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Repeat with the other side.
ProTip
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Always point the elbows straight down, never letting them swing forward or back
Mistakes
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Letting the elbows move forward instead of keeping them back against the torso
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Leaning back excessively
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Swinging the body