Exercise Guide

Smith Bent Over Row

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Smith Bent Over Row

Upper Back Smith Machine

intermediate

Category

back

Body Part

back

Equipment

smith machine

Target

upper back

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up the smith machine with the bar at hip height.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

  4. 4

    Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  5. 5

    Pull the bar towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

BicepsUpper BackForearms