forearmssmith machine
smith seated wrist curl
smith seated wrist curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit on a bench in front of a Smith machine with your feet flat on the ground.
Step 2. Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off.
Step 4. Slowly curl your wrists upward, bringing the barbell towards your forearms.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
forearms
Secondary muscles
bicepsbrachialis
Primary body parts
forearm
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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