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dumbbell one arm hammer preacher curl

dumbbell one arm hammer preacher curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Sit on a preacher bench with a dumbbell in one hand and your upper arm resting on the pad.

Step 2

Hold the dumbbell with a neutral grip (palms facing your body).

Step 3

Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder.

Step 4

Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.

Step 5

Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

biceps

Secondary muscles

forearms

Primary body parts

biceps

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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