Hammer curls: Why cross body?

[SSK1903]

Why perform hammer curls cross body?

Why not just "regularly"? The brachialis doesn't attach to the shoulder anyways, right?

[MIKES3]

Why perform hammer curls cross body?

Why not just "regularly"? The brachialis doesn't attach to the shoulder anyways, right?

I've been wondering this as well but when I do it across my body I feel it more in the oeak of my bicep.

But I'm curious as well.

[ItalynStalyn]

Cross body hammer curls target the outer head of the bicep more than regular hammer curls.

I always thought they were pointless until I added them to my routine...definitely notice a difference in my outer bicep

[tms.1978]

not sure really, i've never seen them recommended like that anywhere, although most people seem to do them like that. i thought it was just because it helps get the weight up.

[wildhockeyaa]

Why perform hammer curls cross body?

Why not just "regularly"? The brachialis doesn't attach to the shoulder anyways, right?

works your brachialis.. the outer head of your bicep

[SSK1903]

works your brachialis.. the outer head of your bicep

No. The point of pronating the wrist is to use biceps brachii (which has 2 heads) less, and brachialis (the muscle under the biceps) more.
You are right though that it would hit the outer head more, but the brachialis is not the outer head.

But my real question is: why would it change brachialis activation...?

Maybe the only reason is to hit the outer head more

[bigredelts]

Cross body hammer curls target the outer head of the bicep more than regular hammer curls.

I always thought they were pointless until I added them to my routine...definitely notice a difference in my outer bicep

i agree, i used to do the hammer curls just up and down or "normal" style, but about 3 months ago i started crossing the body slightly up to about my chin level, without trying to move my shoulder, and i have noticed a huge difference in my bicep width

[Randeep.Singh]

do u guys do one arm at a time or both as with 'normal' hammer curls also i read here some where that hammers were for your long head of the bicep but i always thought it was for outer.

[imasavage]

I alternate. It helps with concentration and contraction.

[rugbyman12]

By going across the body, the top of the dumbell doesnt hit your shoulder. Basically it lets anyone using very strict form get the full ROM for a strong contraction at the top. Thats the only real difference i found.

One thing that did happen to me was it aggravated a shoulder injury by going across the body, so normal hammers for me!

[W8isGR8]

Maybe the only reason is to hit the outer head more

yep, that and having the weight closer to your body puts less stress on your lower back.

[Polish_Sausage]

Cool, will give these a try.

[Defiant1]

Why perform hammer curls cross body?

Why not just "regularly"? The brachialis doesn't attach to the shoulder anyways, right?

The long head of the bicep does though.

[Defiant1]

Cross body hammer curls target the outer head of the bicep more than regular hammer curls.

I always thought they were pointless until I added them to my routine...definitely notice a difference in my outer bicep

i agree, i used to do the hammer curls just up and down or "normal" style, but about 3 months ago i started crossing the body slightly up to about my chin level, without trying to move my shoulder, and i have noticed a huge difference in my bicep width

People should read and remember the above.

Often in bodybuilding, what SHOULD be "scientifically" and what IS are 2 different things.

[W8isGR8]

I actually prefer incline hammer curls, as these pre-stretch the long head