How to Do Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl

Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl 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 Standing Hammer Drag Curl

  1. 01Stand tall holding dumbbells with a neutral grip, palms facing your thighs.
  2. 02Initiate the curl by pulling your elbows back behind your torso as you lift the weights.
  3. 03Keep the dumbbells close to your ribcage, curling them toward the lower chest rather than the shoulders.
  4. 04Lower the weights along the line of your torso until the arms are fully extended at your sides.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl

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

Maintain a slight bend in the elbows to keep the biceps under load rather than letting the weight hang on the joints.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl correctly?

Stand tall holding dumbbells with a neutral grip, palms facing your thighs. Initiate the curl by pulling your elbows back behind your torso as you lift the weights. Keep the dumbbells close to your ribcage, curling them toward the lower chest rather than the shoulders. Lower the weights along the line of your torso until the arms are fully extended at your sides.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl?

Maintain a slight bend in the elbows to keep the biceps under load rather than letting the weight hang on the joints.

Is Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl?

Dumbbell Standing Hammer Drag Curl uses dumbbell.

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