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Cross-Body Hammer Curl

StrengthBeginnerDumbbell

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Brachialis, Brachioradialis

Primary: Biceps

Secondary: Forearms

How to

  1. 1Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with your palms facing in.
  2. 2Curl one dumbbell up and across your body toward the opposite shoulder, thumb up.
  3. 3Lower it slowly, then repeat with the other arm.
  4. 4Keep your elbows by your sides and your torso still.