smith upright row
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with smith machine.
How to do smith upright row
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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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