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Cross body hammer curl GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • BicepsMusculus biceps brachii
  • BrachialisMusculus brachialis
  • BrachioradialisMusculus brachioradialis
  • ForearmsMusculi antebrachii
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 3.2 seconds

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How to do a cross body hammer curl

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, core engaged, and maintain good posture throughout
  2. Position your arms at your sides with palms facing your body in a neutral hammer grip position
  3. Curl your right arm up and across your body toward your left shoulder, keeping your elbow close to your torso
  4. Squeeze your bicep at the top of the movement and hold for a brief pause
  5. Lower your arm slowly back to the starting position with control
  6. Repeat the movement with your left arm crossing toward your right shoulder

Form tips

  • Keep your core tight and avoid swaying or using momentum to complete the movement
  • Maintain the neutral hammer grip position throughout the entire range of motion
  • Focus on the cross-body motion to engage the biceps from a different angle than traditional curls
  • Control both the lifting and lowering phases of the movement for maximum muscle engagement
  • Keep your shoulders stable and avoid rolling them forward during the exercise

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