Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl
Bicep curls, but make it *home*. Use a towel & your legs for resistance in this unique arm day exercise!
The Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl mainly works the biceps and forearms, with help from the core. You'll need: towel.
Required Equipment

Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl
Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you.
Grip a towel in both hands, with palms facing each other, as if holding a hammer.
Place your feet, with shoes on for better grip, on the center of the towel.
Lean back slightly, engaging your core muscles to stabilize your body.
Begin the exercise by curling your hands toward your shoulders, using your feet to provide resistance by pressing down on the towel. Keep your palms facing each other throughout the movement.
Squeeze the biceps at the top of the curling motion.
Slowly release the curl, allowing your hands to return to the starting position while maintaining tension on the towel.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets, ensuring that you maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Remember to breathe regularly, exhaling as you curl the towel towards you and inhaling as you lower it back down. Adjust the resistance by pressing harder or softer with your feet on the towel. This exercise not only works the biceps and forearms but also engages the core due to maintaining the slightly reclined posture during the exercise.
Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl work?
The Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl mainly works the biceps and forearms, with help from the core. The main muscles are the biceps brachii and brachioradialis.
What equipment do you need for the Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl?
Towel.
What workout day should the Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Towel Two-Leg Hammer Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Towel Bicep Squeeze, Towel Lying Double-Leg Bicep Curl, Towel Lying Double-Leg Hammer Curl and Towel Lying Bicep Curl.
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