Alternating hammer curl

How to do the Alternating hammer curl: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Arms), equipment (Dumbbells) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Alternating hammer curl: start and finish positions
Alternating hammer curl: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length, palms facing your torso, elbows close.

  2. 2

    Curl one weight forward to shoulder level, keeping the upper arm stationary.

  3. 3

    Lower slowly and repeat with the other hand.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 10 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Alternating hammer curl?

The Alternating hammer curl uses: Dumbbells.

Which muscles does the Alternating hammer curl work?

The Alternating hammer curl works: Arms.

How many sets and reps for the Alternating hammer curl?

In Setline sessions the Alternating hammer curl is programmed as 3 sets of 10 each.

Which Setline styles include the Alternating hammer curl?

The Alternating hammer curl appears in: Strength.

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Alternating hammer curl — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline