Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl
Description
The smith standing back wrist curl is performed standing with a smith machine bar held behind the back. The wrists curl up and back, isolating the forearm flexors through a small range. The behind-the-back position creates a unique angle that hits the forearms differently than a standard wrist curl.
Equipment Required
Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl Instructions
- Stand in a smith machine with the bar set behind you at hip height.
- Grip the bar behind your back with an underhand grip.
- Stand tall with arms straight at your sides.
- Brace your core and keep your shoulders pulled back.
- Curl the bar up and back by flexing your wrists.
- Squeeze the forearms hard at the top.
- Lower the bar back down with control.
- Maintain a tall posture throughout.
Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl Form & Visual
Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl Benefits
- Builds forearm flexor strength
- Unique angle for forearm work
- Stable smith machine path
- Improves grip strength
- Builds forearm size
- Useful for forearm variation
Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl Muscles Worked
- Wrist flexors
- Forearms
- Brachioradialis
Smith Standing Back Wrist Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Wrist Curl
- Behind-the-Back Wrist Curl
- Reverse Wrist Curl
- Wrist Roller
