Elbows swing forward on the curl
Shoulder flexion shortens the stretch; brachialis underloads.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Incline Hammer Curl
Coaching cues
- Seated on an incline bench (~60°); arms hang in a neutral grip
- Curl with thumbs up — brachialis and brachioradialis emphasis
- Full extension at the bottom — the incline provides a stretch not available standing
- Elbows don't swing; lower under control
Common faults 2
Wrists rotate to supination at peak
Becomes a standard curl; brachioradialis loses its neutral-grip benefit.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachii
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗