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dumbbell cross body hammer curl v. 2

dumbbell cross body hammer curl v. 2 exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: biceps. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell cross body hammer curl v. 2 exercise demonstration
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary.
  3. Exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps, bringing the dumbbells as close to your opposite shoulder as possible.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.