Hammer Curls

A bicep exercise that works the brachialis and brachioradialis along with the biceps brachii.

Instructions

• Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length.
• Keep your elbows close to your torso and your palms facing your torso.
• Curl the weights while keeping the palms in a neutral position.
• Continue lifting until the dumbbells reach shoulder level. Hold for a second.
• Slowly lower back to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Swinging the body to lift the weights instead of keeping it stable.
• Allowing the elbows to move away from the sides.
• Using momentum to lift the weights instead of controlled motion.

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