Cross Body Hammer Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Cross Body Hammer Curl
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand. Your hands should be down at your side with your palms facing in.
- While keeping your palms facing in and without twisting your arm, curl the dumbbell of the right arm up towards your left shoulder as you exhale. Touch the top of the dumbbell to your shoulder and hold the contraction for a second.
- Slowly lower the dumbbell along the same path as you inhale and then repeat the same movement for the left arm.
- Continue alternating in this fashion until the recommended amount of repetitions is performed for each arm.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Cross Body Hammer Curl
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Alternate Hammer Curl
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Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl
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Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
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Reverse Barbell Curl
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Reverse Cable Curl
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Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do cross body hammer curl work?
Cross Body Hammer Curl primarily works the biceps. The forearms assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for cross body hammer curl?
Cross Body Hammer Curl uses dumbbells.
Cross Body Hammer Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Cross Body Hammer Curl is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of cross body hammer curl?
Alternate Hammer Curl, Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl, Barbell Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my cross body hammer curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; cross body hammer curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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