Arms·Dumbbell·Isolation
Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
Biceps · Dumbbell
Beginner
Body Part
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Pull
The Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Biceps.
Muscles Worked
Biceps primaryForearms secondary
How to Do the Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
- 1Place the upper part of both arms on top of the preacher bench as you hold a dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing each other (neutral grip).
- 2As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbells until your upper arm is extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
- 3As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder height.
- 4Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.