Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl

Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl — Start position
Start position
Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl — End position
End position
Region
Elbow & Arm
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • biceps
  • forearms

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Place the upper part of both arms on top of the preacher bench as you hold a dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing each other (neutral grip).

  2. As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbells until your upper arm is extended and the biceps is fully stretched.

  3. As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder height.

  4. Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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