Smith Seated Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Wrist Extensors
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Seated Wrist Flexion Curl
How to: Smith Seated Wrist Curl
- Sit at a bench with your forearms resting on your thighs and your wrists hanging over the edge.
- With palms up, grasp the barbell, starting with arms extended.
- Curl the barbell upward, flexing at the wrist, while keeping your forearms stationary.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not using a full range of motion.
- Using momentum to lift the weights instead of controlled movement.
- Letting the wrists bend excessively during the exercise.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight for individuals with limited wrist mobility.
- Perform the exercise with just bodyweight to reduce strain.
Tips
- Ensure your back is supported against the bench to maintain proper posture.
- Control the weight during both the lifting and lowering phases.
Smith Seated Wrist Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist
flexors
gym
isolation