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Hammer Curl

Also known as Neutral-Grip Curl

BicepsDumbbellIsolationUnilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing in and elbows near the torso.

02 /Execution

Curl one dumbbell up with a neutral grip, then lower under control and repeat on the other side or together.

03 /Key Cues
  • Keep the wrist neutral and firm
  • Elbows stay near the ribs
  • No torso swing
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Using the hips to start the curl
  • Letting the elbows travel forward
  • Partial range
05 /Variations
  • Cross-body hammer curl
  • Rope cable hammer curl
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.