Exercise technique

dumbbell one arm hammer preacher curl

The dumbbell one arm hammer preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms, performed on a preacher bench to minimize cheating and maximize muscle engagement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a preacher bench with a dumbbell in one hand and your upper arm resting on the pad.
  2. Hold the dumbbell with a neutral grip (palms facing your body).
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

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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