Cross-body hammer curl

3 × 10-12  ·  Equipment: Dumbbells

Muscle groups: Arms

How to do cross-body hammer curl

1. Stand holding dumbbells with a neutral grip.
2. Curl one without rotating your wrist, crossing toward the opposite shoulder.
3. Squeeze at the top and lower slowly.
4. Alternate arms.

Mistakes to avoid

• Don't swing your torso.
• Avoid your elbow flaring away from your body.
• Don't rotate your wrist as you lift.

Progression

• Increase weight or reps up to 15. Add a top pause for more brachialis tension.