Smith Upright Row
Expert Advice
Lead with your elbows and lift to just below chin level to avoid impingement in the shoulder joint.
How-to-do Steps
- Set the Smith machine bar to a height that's within easy reach while standing.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the bar with an overhand grip, hands about shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the bar straight up, leading with your elbows, until it's close to chin level.
- Keep the bar close to your body throughout the movement.
- Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Shoulders30%
Secondary
Biceps20%
Forearms20%
Abs15%
Traps15%
Equipment
Smith machine
Exercise Type
Strength
