Arms·Dumbbell·Isolation

Incline Hammer Curls

Biceps · Dumbbell

Beginner

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Pull

The Incline Hammer Curls is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Biceps.

Muscles Worked

In Position

Incline Hammer Curls — start position
Start position
Incline Hammer Curls — end position
End position

How to Do the Incline Hammer Curls

  1. 1Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Initiate the movement by flexing at the elbow, attempting to keep the upper arm stationary.
  3. 3Continue to the top of the movement and pause, then slowly return to the start position.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written