TARGET Biceps
MOVE Across-body dumbbell hammer biceps curls.
Get Michelle Obama's firm, toned arms at home by adding hammer curls as the last exercise in your biceps workout. Not only do hammer curls tone biceps and forearm muscles by working your arms from a new angle, but dumbbell hammer curls also add variety into your at-home strength-training routine. After adding hammer curls to your upper arm workout twice a week, you'll boost your strength and expect eye-catching results in less than a month.
SETUP Take hold of a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing inward.
ACTION Tuck elbows to sides, raise one dumbbell across your body until forearm is in front of chest. Lower to thigh and repeat across-body curl with alternative arm. Perform three sets of 12 reps.
Tip: When elbows are fully flexed, avoid leaning back to leverage the curl, and keep a relaxed tension on the biceps during the movement even between repetitions.
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