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Smith standing back wrist curl

Beginner

Smith standing back wrist curl is a isolation smith machine exercise for the forearms, also working the biceps and triceps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Forearms

Also works

BicepsTriceps

Equipment
Smith machine
Type
Isolation · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Keep your back straight and your elbows close to your body.
  4. 4Slowly curl your wrists upwards, bringing the barbell towards your body.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Band wrist curlResistance band
  • Smith seated wrist curlSmith machine
  • Barbell standing back wrist curlBarbell
  • Cable standing back wrist curlCable
  • Wrist rollererWeight plate
  • Barbell wrist curlBarbell

Harder variations

  • Wrist rollererWeight plate
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