Biceps exercise · dumbbell
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Hammer Curl and Press
The dumbbell standing alternate hammer curl and press is a dumbbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms and shoulders assisting.
How to do the dumbbell standing alternate hammer curl and press
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight.
- Exhale and curl the dumbbell in your right hand towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
- Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the curl with your left hand.
- After completing the curl with your left hand, exhale and press the dumbbell in your right hand overhead.
- Extend your arm fully and hold for a moment at the top.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the press with your left hand.
- Continue alternating between curls and presses for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the biceps. The forearms and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all biceps exercises or every dumbbell exercise.
