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Learn how to build bigger biceps with dumbbell hammer curls and discover the best variations for thicker arms.
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With hammer curls, the dumbbells are curled with a neutral grip (palms facing inward) so, not only do they hit the long head of bicep, but they work your forearms too.
A bicep curl uses a supinated grip (also known as an underhand grip), while the hammer curl uses a neutral grip (where your palms are facing each other).
The bicep curl variation is a solid addition to any dumbbell arm workout for strengthening your biceps, wrists and forearms and features on some of the best upper body strength programs.
To that end, although classic bicep curls often take center stage for building arm strength, another arm exercise deserves attention in your workouts: the hammer curl.
Due to the grip, hammer curls work the long, outer head of your bicep, and also target muscles in your elbow (brachialis) and outer forearm (the brachioradialis).
Zottman curls use an underhand and overhand grip during different portions of the lift, so as well as hitting both bicep heads, they also work your forearms too.