Hammer Curl - Fitness Ball Dumbbell Alternate

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

Beginner Biceps Forearms Shoulders Traps Strength Dumbbell Fitness Ball Pull Gym

Purpose: This exercise strengthens the biceps.

Benefits: This exercise isolates the biceps so that momentum does not come into play.

Sit on a fitness ball, with your feet flat on the floor. Hold two dumbbells at your sides and your palms facing inward. This is the starting position. Curl the right dumbbell up to your chin keeping a hammer grip. Your upper arm should be stationary throughout the entire motion. Exhale during this movement. Squeeze the biceps and move the elbow out about 1-2 inches. This movement will work the long head of the biceps where it crosses the shoulder joint. Slowly lower the right dumbbell to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Curl the left dumbbell up to your chin keeping a hammer grip. Your upper arm should be stationary throughout the entire motion. Exhale during this movement. Squeeze the biceps and move the elbow out about 1-2 inches. This movement will work the long head of the biceps where it crosses the shoulder joint. Slowly lower the left dumbbell to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the required number of repetitions.

The biceps muscle is a straight muscle with 2 heads. The long head crosses both the elbow and shoulder joints and bends the elbow and raises the arm forward at the shoulder. The short head of the biceps crosses the elbow joint and, in conjunction with the brachioradialis, supinates the hand.