Dumbbell Standing Hammer Curl to Press

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended and palms facing inward
  • 2Curl the weights while keeping the palms facing each other until they're close to your shoulders
  • 3Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended above your head
  • 4Lower the weights back down to your shoulders, and then uncurl your arms to the starting position
  • 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions

Tips:

  • Make sure to use a controlled motion, don't use your back or shoulders to lift the weights
  • Keep your elbows close to your torso at all times
  • Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement
  • Inhale when lowering and exhale when lifting the dumbbells

Dumbbell Standing Hammer Curl to Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs