A FIT30 EXERCISE

Hammer Curls

Hammer Curls are a bicep exercise where the distinctive feature is the neutral grip (palms facing each other) throughout the movement.
Hammer Curls
HOW TO
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How do I do Hammer Curls?

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing your torso.
  2. Maintain a neutral grip, meaning your palms face each other throughout the exercise.
  3. Curl the weights towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your torso.
  4. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, ensuring a full contraction.
  5. Lower the weights back down to the starting position in a controlled manner, resisting the urge to let them drop.
  6. Repeat the movement.
TIPS
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What are some tips for Hammer Curls?

  1. Maintain a stable stance with your feet shoulder-width apart to provide a solid base.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso throughout the movement. Avoid excessive swinging.
  3. Perform the exercise at a controlled pace to maximize muscle engagement and minimize momentum.
  4. Ensure a full range of motion, allowing your biceps to stretch at the bottom and contract at the top of the movement.
  5. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your spine and prevent excessive arching of the lower back.
MODIFICATIONS
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How do I modify Hammer Curls?

Easier

  • Start with a lighter weight to master the form, and gradually increase the weight as your strength improves.
  • Perform hammer curls while seated to minimize the use of body momentum.

Neutral

  • Alternate between left and right arms for each repetition to introduce variety and challenge.

What are the benefits of Hammer Curls?

Arm Strength

Muscle Stamina

Workouts with Hammer Curls

A dumbbell30 workout

Sea You Later

Complete 6 Rounds In 26:00
  • Elbow Plank (00:30)
  • Rest (00:10)
  • Tricep Kickbacks (00:30)
  • Hammer Curls (00:30)
  • Rest (00:10)
  • Tricep Extensions (00:30)
  • Cross Chest Curls (00:30)
  • Rest (00:10)
  • Squat Thrusts (00:30)
  • Rest (1:00)
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A dumbbell30 workout

I Totally Dig You

Complete 6 Rounds In 29:00
  • Dumbbell Punches (00:25)
  • Cross Chest Curls (00:20)
  • Elbow Squeeze Shoulder Press (00:25)
  • Hammer Curls (00:20)
  • Forward Lunges (00:60)
  • Rest (00:25)
  • Crunches (00:20)
  • Pistol Crunches (00:25)
  • Bicycle Crunches (00:20)
  • Rest (1:00)
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