Alternating Hammer Curl to Press
Also known as: Alternate Standing Neutral Dumbbell Curl and Press, Alternating Neutral-Grip Curl and Press, Alternate Standing Neutral Dumbbell Curl Press, Alternate Hammer Curl to Press
Variation of: Dumbbell Curl to Press
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Stand tall, dumbbells hanging at your sides, thumbs pointing forward.
- Curl one dumbbell to the shoulder with the thumb up, then press it overhead with the palm still facing in.
- Lower it back to the shoulder and down to the side.
- Repeat with the other arm and keep alternating.
Cues
- Brace the trunk so you do not lean away from the pressing arm.
- Keep the palm facing in from bottom to top.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back on the press.
- Swinging the weight into the curl.