dumbbell alternate seated hammer curl
dumbbell alternate seated hammer curl — highlighted muscle: biceps

Muscles worked

biceps, forearms

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dumbbell alternate seated hammer curl

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso and arms extended down.

  2. 2

    Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.

  3. 3

    Exhale and curl the dumbbell in your right hand towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.

  4. 4

    Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.

  5. 5

    Pause for a brief moment, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the movement with your left arm.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

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