Popeye Hammer Curls

This biceps exercise mainly works your biceps and brachialis, with help from your forearm. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.

Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

How to do Popeye Hammer Curls

Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells with palms facing you. Curl the weights in a circular motion in front of your body, rotating your wrists as you move through the motion.

Common mistakes

Avoid using back or shoulders to assist. Maintain a fixed elbow position, ensuring only biceps and forearms are working.

Breathing

Inhale as you start the curl; exhale as you complete the circular motion.

Muscles worked

Primary Muscles
Biceps, Brachialis
Secondary Muscles
Forearm
Tertiary Muscles
Shoulders