smith narrow row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with smith machine.

smith narrow row demonstration
smith narrow row β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Smith Machine

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Rear Deltoids

How to do smith narrow row

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your feet flat on the floor.

  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Keep your back straight and your chest up as you pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  4. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsRear Deltoids

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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