pull · beginner
Hammer Curl
Also called: neutral-grip curl, db hammer curl
Coaching cues
- palms face each other the whole rep
- elbows stay pinned at your sides
- curl like you're swinging a hammer
- control the lowering — no dropping
Common mistakes
- rocking the torso to heave heavier dumbbells
- cutting the range short at the bottom
- letting the elbows travel forward at the top
Take care with: elbow. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Band Biceps Curl