How to Do Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells

Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells is a biceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells

  1. 01Stand upright holding dumbbells at your sides with a neutral grip and palms facing your thighs.
  2. 02Curl one weight toward your shoulder while keeping the palm facing inward.
  3. 03Squeeze the bicep at the top before lowering the weight under control.
  4. 04Repeat the movement with the opposite arm.
  5. 05Maintain a tall posture and avoid leaning the torso to assist the lift.
  6. 06Exhale as you curl the weight and inhale on the descent.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your elbows pinned to your ribcage to prevent the front deltoids from taking over the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells questions

What muscles does Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells work?

Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells correctly?

Stand upright holding dumbbells at your sides with a neutral grip and palms facing your thighs. Curl one weight toward your shoulder while keeping the palm facing inward. Squeeze the bicep at the top before lowering the weight under control. Repeat the movement with the opposite arm. Maintain a tall posture and avoid leaning the torso to assist the lift. Exhale as you curl the weight and inhale on the descent.

What is the A90 coach tip for Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells?

Keep your elbows pinned to your ribcage to prevent the front deltoids from taking over the lift.

Is Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells suitable for beginners?

Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells?

Alternate Hammer Curl Standing Dumbbells uses dumbbell.

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