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Illustration of the Cross-Body Hammer Curl: Curl across to the opposite pec, alternate arms, no torso lean.
isolation · Isolation

Cross-Body Hammer Curl

Cross-Body Hammer Curl is an isolation isolation movement for biceps, using Dumbbells. It also works forearms. 3 sets of 10-12, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Biceps
Equipment
Dumbbells
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 10-12
Rest
60s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    One bell in each hand at the sides, palms facing in.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Curl across to the opposite pec, alternate arms, no torso lean.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 10-12, resting about 1 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.

Muscles worked

Biceps does most of the work. Forearms take the rest.