Incline Hammer Curls
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Incline Hammer Curls
- Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.
- Initiate the movement by flexing at the elbow, attempting to keep the upper arm stationary.
- Continue to the top of the movement and pause, then slowly return to the start position.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Incline Hammer Curls
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Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
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Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment
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Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls
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Hammer Curls
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Dumbbell Curls
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Reverse Plate Curls
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Alternate Hammer Curl
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Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do incline hammer curls work?
Incline Hammer Curls primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for incline hammer curls?
Incline Hammer Curls uses dumbbells.
Incline Hammer Curls: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Incline Hammer Curls 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 incline hammer curls?
Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline, Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment, Flexor Incline Dumbbell Curls train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my incline hammer curls reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; incline hammer curls can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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