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Exercise Guide

How to do dumbbell incline hammer curl

Master the setup, range of motion, and tempo for safer, more effective reps.

The dumbbell incline hammer curl is a specialized arm exercise that targets the brachialis and brachioradialis, along with the biceps. By performing hammer curls on an incline bench, you increase the range of motion and place the biceps under greater stretch. This leads to better arm thickness and forearm development, making it a superior choice for building comprehensive and functional arm strength.

Stats

DIFFICULTY
Untrained to Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Bench, Dumbbell
TARGET MUSCLES
Biceps

Instructions for Proper Form

Setup:

  1. Bench Angle: Set an incline bench to a 45-60 degree angle.
  2. Position: Sit back on the bench, with your back and head supported. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging straight down.
  3. Grip: Use a neutral grip, so your palms are facing each other (like holding a hammer).

The Movement:

  1. Curl: Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders. Maintain the neutral grip throughout.
  2. Squeeze: Squeeze your biceps and brachialis muscles at the top of the curl.
  3. Lower: Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Tips:

  • The incline position puts a greater stretch on the long head of the bicep.
  • Avoid swinging the weights or using momentum. The movement should be strict and controlled.
  • You can perform this exercise by curling both arms simultaneously or alternating.

Common mistakes: Rotating the wrists during the movement, swinging the weights, and not keeping the back against the incline bench.

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