Cross-Body Cable Hammer Curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Brachialis and Forearms · Brachioradialis
- Medium load
- Biceps
Not shown on the map: Brachialis
Primary muscles
How to do it
Stand beside a low pulley and hold a single handle in the hand farther from it, with your palm facing inward. Keeping your wrist straight and upper arm close to your torso, curl the handle across your body toward the opposite shoulder. Lower under control and switch sides.
Form cues
- Keep a neutral grip.
- Keep your upper arm close to your torso.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.