Exercise of the Year - Smith Upright Row

Instructions

Preparation

Stand behind bar mid-thigh height. Grasp bar with shoulder width or slightly narrower overhand grip. Disengage bar by rotating bar back and stand upright.

Execution

Pull bar to neck with elbows leading. Allow wrists to flex as bar rises. Lower and repeat.

Comments

See Upright Row Safety.

Classification

 

 Utility:Basic

 Mechanics:Compound

 Force:Pull

 

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Synergists

Stabilizers

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