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smith one arm row

smith one arm row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: smith machine.

smith one arm row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
smith machine

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  1. Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to waist level.
  2. Stand facing the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. Grasp the bar with one hand using an overhand grip, with your palm facing down.
  5. Keep your elbow close to your body and pull the bar towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.