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Incline Hammer Curls

How to do the Incline Hammer Curls with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Biceps

Secondary

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Equipment

Dumbbell

Step by step

How to do the Incline Hammer Curls

  1. 1

    Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Initiate the movement by flexing at the elbow, attempting to keep the upper arm stationary.

  3. 3

    Continue to the top of the movement and pause, then slowly return to the start position.

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FAQ

Incline Hammer Curls: common questions

What muscles does the Incline Hammer Curls work?

The Incline Hammer Curls primarily works the Biceps.

Is the Incline Hammer Curls suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Incline Hammer Curls is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Incline Hammer Curls?

To do the Incline Hammer Curls you'll need a dumbbell.

Is the Incline Hammer Curls a compound or isolation exercise?

The Incline Hammer Curls is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Incline Hammer Curls with correct form?

Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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