Standing, thumbs up and palms in, one arm curls its dumbbell toward the shoulder while the other waits, then they swap: ACE's hammer curl, rated intermediate, which curls one arm at a time; the palms-in grip is about as strong as palms up.
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Biceps curl family
Alternating hammer curl
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Standing, thumbs up and palms in, one arm curls its dumbbell toward the shoulder while the other waits, then they swap: ACE's hammer curl, rated intermediate, which curls one arm at a time; the palms-in grip is about as strong as palms up.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA dumbbell
Muscle focusBiceps · Forearms
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, the thumbs up and the palms facing in.
Curl one dumbbell toward the shoulder, the elbow at the side, then lower it.
Curl the other; keep alternating.
Form cues
Keep the upper arm still.
Lower slowly rather than letting the weight drop.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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