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Water Bottle Hammer Curl

Neutral-grip curl that targets the brachialis and builds forearm strength with light household resistance.

ArmsBeginnerStrengthCurl

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: brachialis & biceps. Secondary: forearms
Muscle groupArms
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Curl
Sets & reps3 sets × 12-15 reps
Estimated calories burned~22 kcal

How to do it

  1. Stand holding water bottles at your sides with a neutral (hammer) grip.
  2. Curl the bottles upward while keeping the elbows close to the body.
  3. Squeeze at the top.
  4. Lower with control.
  5. Repeat for desired reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Neutral-grip curl that targets the brachialis and builds forearm strength with light household resistance.

Common mistakes

Avoid swinging the bottles or letting the elbows drift forward.

Make it harder

Use heavier bottles or slow the eccentric.

Make it easier

Reduce range of motion or reps.

Breathing

Exhale as you curl, inhale as you lower.

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