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Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl

Intermediate
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How to Do It

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso and arms extended down.
  2. Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your torso.
  3. Exhale and curl the dumbbell in your right hand towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
  5. Pause for a brief moment, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement with your left arm.
  7. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Muscles Worked

PrimaryBiceps
Secondary
Forearms