Biceps · Dumbbell · Intermediate

How to do Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl

The dumbbell prone incline hammer curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms. It is performed lying face down on an incline bench, which helps minimize momentum and focus the work on the biceps.

Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Biceps

How to do Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl, step by step

  1. Adjust the bench to a 45-degree incline.
  2. Lie face down on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
  3. Allow your arms to hang straight down towards the floor, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  4. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  5. Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  6. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  7. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

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