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Animated demonstration of the dumbbell standing alternate hammer curl and press exercise, targeting the Biceps using Dumbbell.

dumbbell standing alternate hammer curl and press

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target muscle
Biceps
Secondary muscles
forearmsshoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.

  2. Step 2: Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight.

  3. Step 3: Exhale and curl the dumbbell in your right hand towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.

  4. Step 4: Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.

  5. Step 5: Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat the curl with your left hand.

  7. Step 7: After completing the curl with your left hand, exhale and press the dumbbell in your right hand overhead.

  8. Step 8: Extend your arm fully and hold for a moment at the top.

  9. Step 9: Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

  10. Step 10: Repeat the press with your left hand.

  11. Step 11: Continue alternating between curls and presses for the desired number of repetitions.

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