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Dumbbell Standing Single Arm Hammer Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand holding a dumbbell in one hand with palm facing your body.
  2. 2Keep your wrist neutral and elbow tucked at your side.
  3. 3Curl the dumbbell up toward your shoulder, thumb leading.
  4. 4Squeeze at the top without rotating your wrist.
  5. 5Lower under control back to the starting position.
  6. 6Finish the set, then switch to the other arm.

Coaching cues

  • Thumb leads the curl
  • Neutral grip throughout
  • Elbow tucked in
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