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§ L · Exercises · BicepsUpdated 6/2026

Dumbbell Hammer Curl (version 2)

An isolation exercise for the biceps using a neutral grip, emphasizing the deep flexor muscle of the upper arm.

Muscle group
Biceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Basic technique
One side at a time

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Biceps
Supporting muscles
Forearm

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart, brace your core, and grasp a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).

  2. 02

    Keep your elbows close to your body and bend your elbows, lifting the dumbbells toward your shoulders. Squeeze your biceps at the top.

  3. 03

    Lower the dumbbells in a controlled manner, straightening your elbows, and maintain core tension throughout the set.

  4. 04

    Perform the movement alternately or with both arms as needed, and keep the range of motion strict without swinging your body.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Dumbbell Hammer Curl (version 2) is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your elbows close to your body and avoid swinging your body during the set. Use a lighter weight if you feel your shoulder or wrist doing extra work, and squeeze your biceps at the top.

An isolation exercise for the biceps using a neutral grip, emphasizing the deep flexor muscle of the upper arm.

More exercises: Biceps

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