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Hammer Curls, Dumbbell, Alternating |
Type: Arms |
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As well as working the bicep muscle, hammer curls also target the forearms. If your aim is to build thick muscular forearms and develop a handshake that earns instant respect then this exercise should be part of your workout. They are called hammer curls because of the position of the hands and the action of the movement.
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Biceps
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Forearms
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Hammer Curls, Dumbbell, Alternating Steps:
Stand up straight holding a dumbbell in each hand.
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Rotate the hands so that palms are facing inwards.
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Maintain this hand position throughout the movement.
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Pull the shoulders back and keep the upper arms tucked into the body.
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Curl the dumbbell up on one side until shoulder height.
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Pause briefly, then straighten the arm and lower to the start position.
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Repeat with the opposite arm.
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Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
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Top Tip:Keep the rest of the body stable throughout the movement. To really target the forearms and bicep all the movement should come from the elbow joint.
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