Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Smith Machine Wrist Curl
How to: Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl
- Set up the Smith machine to shoulder height.
- Position your body in front of the bar with your forearms resting on the bench or on the Smith machine.
- Grip the bar with an overhand grip and keep your wrists straight.
- Curl the bar upwards, engaging your wrist flexors, until your hands are near your forearms.
- Lower the bar back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can result in poor form.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out away from the body.
- Not fully extending the wrists at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain on the wrists.
- Perform the exercise with a neutral grip if needed.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward phases.
- Ensure to stretch your wrists after the exercise to maintain flexibility.
Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist strength
flexors
beginner
Smith machine