Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (Version 2)

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length
  • 2While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right dumbbell and touch it to the left shoulder
  • 3Lower the dumbbell in a controlled fashion back to the initial position
  • 4Now do the same movement with the left dumbbell touching the right shoulder
  • 5Continue alternating in this manner

Tips:

  • Keep your elbows close to your torso at all times
  • Avoid using your back or shoulders to lift the weights; your forearms should do all the work
  • Perform the movement slowly to ensure proper muscle engagement
  • Exhale as you curl the dumbbells and inhale as you lower them

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs