Why Hammer Curls Are a Must-Add to Your Arm Workout Routine
- Jason "Coach" Tate
- Dec 1, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 6, 2024
Hammer Curls: Target the brachialis muscle, located deep under the biceps. Stand or sit with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Curl the dumbbells up to your shoulders, keeping your palms facing each other. Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.

Hammer curls are a great exercise for building forearm size and strength because they target the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, which are two of the largest muscles in the forearm. They also work the long head of the biceps brachii, which is the muscle that gives the biceps its peak.
Here are some of the benefits of hammer curls for forearms:
Increased forearm size and strength:
Hammer curls are one of the most effective exercises for building forearm size and strength. This is because they target the two largest muscles in the forearm, the brachialis and brachioradialis.
Improved grip strength:
Hammer curls can also help to improve grip strength. This is because they work the muscles in the forearm that are responsible for gripping.
Enhanced wrist stability:
Hammer curls can also help to improve wrist stability. This is because they work the muscles in the forearm that are responsible for stabilizing the wrist.
Reduced risk of injury:
Hammer curls can help to reduce the risk of injury by strengthening the muscles in the forearm. This is especially important for athletes who participate in sports that require a lot of forearm strength, such as gymnastics and rock climbing.
If you are looking to build forearm size and strength, hammer curls are a great exercise to add to your workout routine. Be sure to use a weight that is challenging but allows you to maintain good form throughout the entire exercise.


