Exercise technique

dumbbell seated hammer curl

The dumbbell seated hammer curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms. It is performed while seated, using a neutral grip (palms facing in) to emphasize the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso and arms extended straight down.
  2. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat 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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