Exercise technique

dumbbell alternate seated hammer curl

The dumbbell alternate seated hammer curl is an upper arm exercise that targets the biceps and forearms. It is performed while seated, alternating curls with each arm using a neutral grip.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso and arms extended down.
  2. Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.
  3. Exhale and curl the dumbbell in your right hand towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
  5. Pause for a brief moment, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement with your left arm.
  7. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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