BarBender Posted June 13, 2002 Posted June 13, 2002 hand position: thumb up, knuckles out. Also described as neutral as opposed to pronated or supinated. Identical to holding a hammer, hence, the name. action: lift hand in a vertical plane at least as high as the elbow joint by flexing the arm at the elbow. Lower under control. Repeat as desired. primary muscle target: brachioradialis other prime movers: all other elbow flexors including the brachialis and biceps brachii. implements used: usually dumbbells. implement variation: top loaded dumbbell, bottom loaded dumbbell, bucket, sand bag, thick handle, nail or similar thin object, thin cotton strap or rope, slip-joint pliers. The "cool looking knot" near the elbow is the extensor carpi radialis longus. Quote Real name: Don Rowlett Ivanko Super Gripper Bench Press calculator
Nathan Say Posted June 13, 2002 Posted June 13, 2002 You can use a log bar for those too. (OldGuy calls it a boojum bar) Quote
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