Incline Hammer Curls
Incline Hammer Curls is a beginner isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your biceps.
💪 Biceps🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps


How to do the incline hammer curls
- Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.
- Initiate the movement by flexing at the elbow, attempting to keep the upper arm stationary.
- Continue to the top of the movement and pause, then slowly return to the start position.
Muscles worked
Primary: Biceps
Sets and reps
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
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What muscles does the incline hammer curls work?
It mainly works your biceps.
How many sets and reps of incline hammer curls should I do?
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
Is the incline hammer curls good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.