Start Position:
- In a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart, place the mid-point of the resistance band under both feet and hold the ends with your hands outside of your thighs, i.e. with your palms facing inward.
- Maintain the natural curve in your lower back.
- There should be some tension in the resistance band at this starting position.
End Position:
- In a standing position with your arms bent in front of your body with your palms facing each other. Maintain the natural curve in your lower back.
Action:
- Curl your arms up whilst keeping your elbows by your side and palms facing each other. Maintain the natural curve in your lower back. This can be assisted by keeping your core engaged.
- Your head should be kept in a position in line with your body, i.e. not tilting forward.
- Then, return to the start position and repeat.
Modification Options:
- Vary the strength or length of the resistance band to increase/ decrease the difficulty of the exercise.
- To further increase the intensity, this exercise may also be performed with one arm at a time, i.e. with both ends of the resistance band in the one hand.
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Start position

End position
Exercise Information
Exercise Name: Hammer Curl
Resistance Band Type: Flat Resistance Band
In this video you will learn the technique for the Hammer Curl exercise.
Exercise Warm-up
Click here for a dynamic stretching routine to help you get ready for your resistance band workout as well as improve your mobility.
Exercise Cool-down
Click here for a static stretching routine to help you cool-down as well as improve your flexibility after your resistance band exercise workout.
Activating Your Core
Click here for instructions on how to activate your core together with specific exercises to strengthen your core.