How to do the Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl demonstration · © GymiaFit
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl step by step
- 1Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso and arms fully extended.
- 2Keep your back against the bench and your feet flat on the floor.
- 3While keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- 4Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- 5Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- 6Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl — questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl work?
The Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl primarily targets the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl?
You need dumbbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl?
Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl, Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster), Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Preacher Curl train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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