Exercise Lab

PowerBlock Hammer Curl -- Standing

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Equipment

  • PowerBlock

Muscle Groups

  • Biceps
  • Forearms

Purposes

  • Brachioradialis (Deep biceps and forearm muscle) strength.

Description

  • Standing with your body stabilized, hold the dumbbells down at your sides, palms facing your legs.
  • 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

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