Hammer Curl - Cross Body

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght

Intermediate Biceps Forearms Shoulders Strength Dumbbell Pull Gym

Purpose: This exercise is used to target the biceps muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.

Benefits: This exercise works both heads of the biceps with a heavier weight than can typically be done with dumbbells.

Stand upright, with your knees slightly bent and your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold dumbbells, with the palms of the hands facing inwards (hammer grip), and let them hang at your sides. Your elbows should be close to your body. This is your starting position. While holding the upper arm stationary, curl your right hand forward and across your body towards your left shoulder, while contracting the biceps. Exhale during this movement. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level. Slowly bring the dumbbell back to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. While holding the upper arm stationary, curl your left hand forward and across your body towards your right shoulder, while contracting the biceps. Exhale during this movement. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level. Slowly bring the dumbbell back to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

The biceps is a straight muscle with two heads. The long head of the biceps crosses both the elbow and the shoulder joint. It bends the elbow and raises the arm forward at the shoulder. The short head crosses the elbow joint and, in conjunction with the brachioradialis, supinates the hand.