Exercise Lab

Hammer Curl -- Seated


Equipment

  • Bench
  • Chair
  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Biceps
  • Forearms

Purposes

  • Brachioradialis (Deep biceps and forearm muscle)

Description

  • Seated on the bench with your torso stabilized, hold the dumbbells like hammers at your sides.
  • Keep your chest up and your elbows braced at your sides at all time.
  • Bend your elbows and pull the dumbbells up toward the shoulders until your elbows can't bend any more.
  • Return slowly to the bottom position.

ProTip

  • Always point the elbows straight down, never letting them swing forward or back

Mistakes

  • Letting the elbows move forward instead of keeping them back against the torso
  • Leaning back excessively
  • Swinging the body
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