
Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
Grip the Smith machine bar wide with one hand and pull it up by flexing the elbow outward. Continue until the upper arm is parallel to the floor.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Pull
- Muscles
- 7
Form sequence
01 · setup
With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.
02 · start
Take a wide grip on the bar and unhook the weight, removing your off hand from the bar. Your arm should be extended as you stand up straight with your head and chest up. This will be your starting position.
03 · pull · Key step
Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, raising the upper arm with the elbow pointed out. Continue until your upper arm is parallel to the floor.
04 · lower
After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
05 · repeat
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before engaging the hooks to rack the weight.
What's working
3D
- Anterior Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Primary · 338 exercises
- Biceps Brachii
Secondary · 127 exercises
- Upper Trapezius
Secondary · 99 exercises
- Middle Trapezius
Secondary · 164 exercises
- Lower Trapezius
Secondary · 99 exercises
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