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dumbbell cross body hammer curl
upper armsbicepsdumbbell
Instructions
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary.
- Exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps, bringing the dumbbells across your body towards your opposite shoulder.
- Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
forearms
Additional Information
The dumbbell cross body hammer curl is a dumbbell-based exercise that primarily targets the biceps. This exercise is particularly effective for upper arms development and can be incorporated into various workout routines.