Dumbbell Preacher Hammer Curl demonstration
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
bicepsupper arms

Dumbbell Preacher Hammer Curl

The dumbbell preacher hammer curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms. It is performed with dumbbells while keeping the upper arms stationary, focusing on strict form to maximize biceps engagement.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso.
  2. 2.Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward.
  3. 3.This will be your starting position.
  4. 4.Now, keeping the upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  5. 5.Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  6. 6.Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  7. 7.Then, inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  8. 8.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

forearms

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