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How to do Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl

The smith standing back wrist curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, performed using a smith machine. It involves curling the wrists upwards while holding the barbell with an overhand grip, focusing on forearm strength.

Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Biceps and Triceps
Equipment
Smith machine
Level
Beginner
Category
Forearms

How to do Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl, step by step

  1. Stand facing the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your body.
  4. Slowly curl your wrists upwards, bringing the barbell towards your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your biceps and triceps.

Track Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl in SPLYT

Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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