Smith Bicep Curl (female)

Smith Bicep Curl demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your chest up and back straight in front of the Smith machine, feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Lower the bar to a position where your hands hang down naturally near your thighs
  • 3Keeping your elbows close to your torso, curl the bar upwards keeping your palms facing forward until they're close to your shoulders
  • 4Pause for a moment, then reverse the movement to bring the bar back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat for desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Avoid using your back or shoulders to lift the weight, the movement should be done primarily by your biceps
  • Focus on isolating your biceps by keeping your upper arms stationary
  • Stop the movement right before your elbows are fully extended to keep tension on the biceps
  • Move in a slow and controlled manner to maximize muscle engagement

Smith Bicep Curl Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs