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Smith Machine Upright Row

Works the traps. Helped by the biceps, middle back and shoulders.

Bright blue is the target muscle. Darker blue is helping. The app shows this as a moving demo.

Muscles worked

trapsbicepsmiddle backshoulders

Whatever the number, the set should end within a rep or two of the point where you could not do another with good form.

Kit	Machine
Level	Beginner

To begin, set the bar on the smith machine to a height that is around the middle of your thighs. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, grasp the bar using a pronated (palms forward) grip that is shoulder width apart. You may need some wrist wraps if using a significant amount of weight.
Lift the barbell up and fully extend your arms with your back straight. There should be a slight bend at the elbows. This is the starting position.
Use your side shoulders to lift the bar as you exhale. The bar should be close to the body as you move it up. Continue to lift it until it nearly touches your chin. Tip: Your elbows should drive the motion. As you lift the bar, your elbows should always be higher than your forearms. Also, keep your torso stationary and pause for a second at the top of the movement.
Lower the bar back down slowly to the starting position. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Log Smith Machine Upright Row with last time's numbers in front of you, a rest timer on your lock screen and a graph of your progress.

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