#5 Alternating Dumbbell Curls
Instructions :
1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart and a dumbbell in each hand. Knees slightly bent and elbows close to the torso (palms facing the thighs).
2. While breathing out, curl the right dumbbell while rotating the palm until it is facing forward.
3. Keeping the elbows locked, lift the arm up to chest until forearm touches the biceps.
4. While breathing in, slowly bring the dumbbell back to initial position. Repeat the movement with the other hand.
Important Tips: Keep elbows locked throughout the exercise.
Variation: This exercise can be performed with both the hands at the same time, sitting down or without turning palms.
#6 Alternating Hammer Curls
Instructions:
1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart and a dumbbell in each hand. Knees slightly bent and elbows close to the torso (palms facing each other).
2. While breathing out, curl the right dumbbell and lift arm upto chest until the forearm touches the biceps.
3. Squeeze the biceps at the top and while inhaling, slowly bring back the dumbbell to the initial position. Repeat the movement with the other hand.
Important Tips: Keep elbows locked and do not turn wrists during the exercise.
Variation: This exercise can be performed with both the hands at the same time, sitting down.