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Alternate Hammer Curl vs Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl

Alternate Hammer Curl - starting position
Alternate Hammer Curl - ending position
Alternate Hammer Curl
beginner·Dumbbell·isolation
Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl - starting position
Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl - ending position
Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl
intermediate·Dumbbell·isolation

Side-by-Side

Alternate Hammer Curl
VS
Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl
beginner
Level
intermediate
Dumbbell
Equipment
Dumbbell
isolation
Mechanic
isolation
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
biceps
Primary
biceps
forearms
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

biceps

Only in Alternate Hammer Curl

forearms

Instructions

Alternate Hammer Curl

1

Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.

2

The palms of the hands should be facing your torso. This will be your starting position.

3

While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Continue the movement until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.

4

Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in.

5

Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.

6

Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl

1

Grab a dumbbell on each hand and lie face down on an incline bench with your shoulders near top of the incline. Your knees can rest on the seat or your legs can be straddled to the sides (my preferred way).

2

Let your arms extend and hang naturally in front of you so that they are perpendicular to the floor.

3

Now keep your elbows in by your side and face the palms forward. This will be your starting position.

4

Raise the dumbbells by contracting the biceps until your arms are fully flexed. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and ensure that only the forearms move. The upper arms should remain stationary at all times.

5

Lower the dumbbells until your arms are fully extended.

6

Repeat for the recommended amount of times.

Verdict

Both exercises target the biceps. Alternate Hammer Curl is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternate Hammer Curl if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl for a greater challenge.

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