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Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl is a beginner strength exercise using dumbbell. It works the biceps, with help from the forearms.
beginnerdumbbellpull movementisolationstrength
- Main muscles
- biceps
- Also works
- forearms
How to do it
- Place 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).
- As you breathe in, slowly lower the dumbbells until your upper arm is extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
- As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder height.
- Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).