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1.01
StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Prone Alternate Hammer Curl

Intensity
12–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Forearms100%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your forehead resting on the bench to stabilize your neck.

  1. 1

    Lie face down on a bench with your arms hanging straight down and a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. 2

    Perform a hammer curl with one arm, keeping your palm facing your torso.

  3. 3

    Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control.

  4. 4

    Alternate arms and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your elbows stationary and focus on the contraction of your forearm muscles.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Swinging the dumbbell up with momentum
  • ✕Rotating the forearm during the curl
  • ✕Lifting the chest off the bench each rep
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