Forearms · Smith machine · Beginner
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.

- Primary muscle
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Forearms
How to do Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl, step by step
- Stand facing the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your body.
- Slowly curl your wrists upwards, bringing the barbell towards your body.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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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