Hammer Curl to Press
Muscle Groups: Biceps, Shoulders
Hammer Curl to Press focuses on Biceps, Shoulders, with Triceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Hammer Curl to Press with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended at your sides and palms facing your body.
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Curl the dumbbells upwards towards your shoulders, keeping your palms facing each other.
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From your shoulders, press the dumbbells straight overhead until your arms are fully extended.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height.
- 5
Extend your arms to return the dumbbells to the starting position at your sides.
Secondary Muscles
While Hammer Curl to Press primarily targets Biceps, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Triceps, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Hammer Curl to Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Hammer Curl to Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
