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Beginner
Biceps

Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl

This exercise builds strength in your upper arms, focusing on the biceps and forearms. You sit on a bench and lift the weights one arm at a time while keeping your palms facing each other.

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Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Sit on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand. Let your arms hang down with your palms facing your body.
  2. 2Sit up tall with a straight back and keep your elbows tucked close to your sides.
  3. 3Breathe out and lift the weight in your right hand up toward your shoulder. Keep your upper arm completely still.
  4. 4Keep lifting until the weight reaches shoulder height and your arm muscle feels tight.
  5. 5Hold still for a moment, then breathe in and slowly lower the weight back down.
  6. 6Do the same movement with your left arm.
  7. 7Keep switching arms back and forth until you finish.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Biceps
Secondary Muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Beginner

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