Cross-Body Hammer Curl
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![Human](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/muskel/mensch.png)
muscles: | Biceps![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Hand Flexors![]() |
required: | Dumbbells (2) |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (23) |
![Starting Position Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/crossbody_hammer_curl1hd.png)
![Execution - 1nd Step Execution - 1nd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/crossbody_hammer_curl2hd.png)
![Execution - 2rd Step Execution - 2rd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/crossbody_hammer_curl3hd.png)
General And Specifics
- this isolating exercise should be done at the end of your workout
- in opposite to the Hammer Curl the outer biceps is required more
Starting Position
- grasp two dumbbells
- hold them next to your body with slightly bent arms
- palms of the hands point to the thighs
- back is straight
- for a better stability, your legs are shoulder width open and bent a little
Correct Execution
- bend one arm and guide the weight to the opposite shoulder across your body
- the forearms does not turn
- try not to move the shoulder
- hold the position shortly, then let the dumbbell come back
- afterwards, do the same with the other arm
- repeat the biceps exercise several times without momentum and alternating