Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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