# Hammer Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/hammer-curl

Also known as: Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Curl, Dumbbell Hammer Curl, DB Hammer Curl, Neutral-Grip Curl, Hammer Curls, Standing Hammer Curl, Hammer Grip Curl

Variation of: [Dumbbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-curl)

Body region: Arms

## Muscles

- Main: Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Holds: Deltoid

## Equipment

- Dumbbells

## Technique

1. Stand tall, a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging and palms turned in toward the legs.
2. Keep elbows close to your body.
3. Curl the dumbbells up without rotating the forearms.
4. Lower under control.

### Cues

- Keep the thumbs pointing up.

### Common mistakes

- Swinging the body.
- Rotating the forearms so the palms turn up during the lift.