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Incline Hammer Curl
A hammer curl performed on an incline bench for increased stretch and biceps long-head activation.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- biceps brachii · brachialis · forearm flexors
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Sit on an incline bench holding dumbbells with a neutral grip.
- Allow arms to hang straight.
- Curl the dumbbells up in a hammer motion.
- Lower slowly.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- The incline provides a greater stretch.
- Avoid swinging.