Shoulders · Smith machine · Intermediate
How to do Upright Row (Smith Machine)
The smith upright row is a shoulder exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the deltoids and also engaging the traps and biceps. It involves pulling a barbell upwards towards the chin while keeping the elbows higher than the wrists.
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Shoulders
How to do Upright Row (Smith Machine), step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the smith machine.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
- Pull the barbell up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Upright Row (Smith Machine) in SPLYT
Upright Row (Smith Machine) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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