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Smith machine drag curl

Intermediate

Smith machine drag curl is a isolation smith machine exercise for the biceps, also working the forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Biceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
Smith machine
Type
Isolation · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Set the Smith machine bar at about mid-thigh height and stand close to it.
  2. 2Take an underhand grip slightly wider than your shoulders and unhook the bar so it rests against your thighs.
  3. 3Curl the bar up by sliding it along your body while drawing your elbows back behind you.
  4. 4Keep the bar touching your torso and your shoulders relaxed; do not lean back to move it.
  5. 5Squeeze your biceps when the bar reaches your lower chest, then lower it slowly along the same line.

What to do instead

  • Barbell drag curlBarbell
  • Dumbbell drag curlDumbbell
  • Cable drag curlCable
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