Form cues
- Elbows stay tucked
- Curl across, not straight up
- Keep wrists neutral
- Don't swing the weight
Exercise
Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl
Upper arms, dumbbell
A dumbbell curl variation where each hand travels across the body to the opposite shoulder with a neutral grip.
Target: biceps. Also works: forearms.
Steps
- Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with your palms facing inward.
- Brace your torso and keep your elbows pinned close to your ribs.
- Curl one dumbbell diagonally across your body toward the opposite shoulder without swinging.
- Pause briefly near shoulder height while keeping your wrist straight and palm facing inward.
- Lower the dumbbell back to your side under control.
- Repeat on the other arm, alternating sides.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the torso or leaning back to lift the dumbbell
- Letting the elbow drift forward away from the ribs
- Twisting the wrist so the palm turns up at the top
- Dropping the dumbbell quickly instead of lowering with control
Breathing
Exhale as you curl the dumbbell across your body, and inhale as you lower it back down.
In the app, search for Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl and add it to a workout.