Elbow lifts to bring the dumbbell across
Shoulder abduction assists; brachialis loses the load.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Cross-Body Hammer Curl
Coaching cues
- Stand; neutral grip dumbbell; curl across the body toward the opposite shoulder
- Brachialis and brachioradialis emphasis in the cross-body path
- Elbow stays at the side; only the forearm moves across
- Alternate arms; control the eccentric
Common faults 2
Trunk rotates toward the curl
Body twists to assist; both arms end up working less.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollErector spinae↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗