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Hammer curl

Secondary: none listed

Strength

6–8

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

8–12

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

12–15

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Neutral grip, thumbs up.
  • Curl without rotating; elbows stay close.
  • Control the negative to load the brachialis and forearms.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging
  • Shrugging

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