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Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl

The Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms. You'll need: exercise bench and smith machine.

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Required Equipment

Exercise Bench
Exercise Bench
Smith Machine
Smith Machine

Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

Secondary

Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)

How to do the Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl

  1. Sit on a flat bench placed inside a Smith machine with your feet flat on the floor.

  2. Unlock the Smith machine bar and rest your forearms across your thighs with your wrists extending just past your knees.

  3. Grip the bar with an underhand grip, palms facing upward.

  4. Inhale as you let the bar roll down toward your fingertips, allowing your wrists to extend fully.

  5. Exhale and contract your forearm muscles to curl the bar upward as high as possible by flexing your wrists.

  6. Hold the contraction briefly at the top before slowly lowering the bar back to the starting position in a controlled motion.

Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl FAQs

What muscles does the Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl work?

The Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms. The main muscles are the wrist flexors.

What equipment do you need for the Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl?

Exercise bench and smith machine.

What workout day should the Smith-Machine Seated Wrist Curl go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

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