How to Do Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2)

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) 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 Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2)

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Curl one dumbbell across the chest toward the opposite shoulder without rotating the wrist.
  3. 03Squeeze the bicep at the top of the range when the dumbbell is near the collarbone.
  4. 04Lower the weight back to the side of the hip through the same diagonal path.
  5. 05Alternate arms for each repetition while keeping the shoulders square.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2)

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 the elbow pinned to the ribcage to prevent the front deltoid from taking over the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) work?

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip. Curl one dumbbell across the chest toward the opposite shoulder without rotating the wrist. Squeeze the bicep at the top of the range when the dumbbell is near the collarbone. Lower the weight back to the side of the hip through the same diagonal path. Alternate arms for each repetition while keeping the shoulders square.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2)?

Keep the elbow pinned to the ribcage to prevent the front deltoid from taking over the lift.

Is Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2)?

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2) uses dumbbell.

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