Cross-Body Hammer Curl
Cross-Body Hammer Curl is a dumbbell pull exercise for the biceps, and it also works the forearms. If you cannot do it, Rope Hammer Curl or Hammer Curl are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Biceps · main
Forearms
How to do it
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing your body.
- Keep your upper arm still and your elbow at your side.
- Curl one dumbbell diagonally across your body towards the opposite shoulder, thumb up.
- Lower slowly, then repeat with the other arm.
Watch out: Swinging your torso to carry the dumbbell across.
Alternatives
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