Exercise

Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row

Also known as: smith one arm upright row, smith machine single arm upright row, single arm upright row smith

Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row — position 1Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row — position 2

Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: lateral deltoid. Also works: traps and biceps short head. Equipment: smith machine.

EquipmentSmith machine
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before engaging the hooks to rack the weight.

Similar exercises

Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press
Smith machine
Lateral deltoid
Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
Smith machine
Anterior deltoid
Smith Machine Rear Delt Row
Smith machine
Posterior deltoid
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
Smith machine
Anterior deltoid

Alternatives with other equipment

Side Lateral Raise
Dumbbell
Lateral deltoid
Upright Barbell Row
Barbell
Lateral deltoid
Cable Lateral Raise
Cable
Lateral deltoid
Lateral Raise - With Bands
Bands
Lateral deltoid
Machine Lateral Raise
Machine
Lateral deltoid
Arm Circles
Bodyweight
Lateral deltoid
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