Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl (version 2)

A unilateral isolation arm exercise performed with dumbbells using a neutral (hammer) grip, where each repetition is curled across the body toward the opposite shoulder. The movement involves flexing the elbow while keeping the upper arm close to the torso and minimizing shoulder involvement. This variation emphasizes controlled diagonal curling to increase tension on the brachialis and forearm muscles, followed by a slow and steady lowering phase to maintain continuous engagement throughout the full range of motion.

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