Dumbbell hammer curls (with arm blaster)
Dumbbell hammer curls with an arm blaster are an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, brachialis, and brachioradialis. The arm blaster helps to maintain proper form by preventing the elbows from moving, ensuring maximum engagement of the target muscles.

At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows stationary against the arm blaster.
- Use a controlled motion to lift and lower the dumbbells.
- Avoid swinging the weights to prevent using momentum.
- Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the movement.
What to watch out for
- elbow injuries
- shoulder injuries
- severe wrist pain
Also known as
Curl con manubri a martello (con arm blaster), hammer curls with arm blaster, dumbbell hammer curls, arm blaster curls, biceps workout, upper arm exercise, hammer curls