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Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Learn how to perform Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl, a Arms exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Sit against an incline bench holding two dumbbells with palms facing each other.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your upper arms still and curl both dumbbells in a hammer grip.

STEP 3

End phase

Slowly lower the load and straighten your elbows without swinging your upper arms.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your biceps. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid lifting with your shoulders or folding your wrists to curl the load.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you curl and inhale as you lower.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Keep the thumbs-up grip throughout instead of turning your palms upward.

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