Exercise technique

dumbbell standing alternate hammer curl and press

The dumbbell standing alternate hammer curl and press is a compound exercise that targets the biceps, forearms, and shoulders. It involves curling a dumbbell with a neutral grip and then pressing it overhead, alternating arms each repetition.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight.
  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. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the curl with your left hand.
  7. After completing the curl with your left hand, exhale and press the dumbbell in your right hand overhead.
  8. Extend your arm fully and hold for a moment at the top.
  9. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  10. Repeat the press with your left hand.
  11. Continue alternating between curls and presses for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms, Shoulders.

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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