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Cross-Body Hammer Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
  2. 2Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  3. 3Curl one dumbbell up and across your body toward the opposite shoulder.
  4. 4Squeeze at the top, then lower it back down under control.
  5. 5Alternate arms for the rest of your reps.

Coaching cues

  • Curl across the body
  • Elbow stays put
  • Slow negative
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