BarBender Posted June 13, 2002 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 You can use a log bar for those too. (OldGuy calls it a boojum bar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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