Smith Upright Row

The Smith Upright Row primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a smith machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A smith machine compound pull exercise targeting the Lateral Deltoid.

EquipmentSmith Machine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLateral Deltoid
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand behind bar mid-thigh height. Grasp bar with shoulder width or slightly narrower overhand grip. Disengage bar by rotating bar back and stand upright. Execution: Pull bar to neck with elbows leading. Allow wrists to flex as bar rises. Lower and repeat. Comments: SeeUpright Row Safety.

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