Smith Machine One-Arm Row
Also known as: Smith Machine Single-Arm Row, Smith One Arm Row
Variation of: Smith Machine Row
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Set the Smith bar at about knee height and stand facing it, feet hip-width apart.
- Hinge forward with a flat back, grip the bar with one hand near the center and twist it off the hooks. Rest your free hand on your thigh.
- Row the bar toward your hip, keeping the shoulders square.
- Lower until the arm is straight. Finish the reps, re-hook the bar, then switch sides.
Cues
- Brace the trunk so it does not twist.
Common mistakes
- Rotating the torso to lift the bar.
- Rounding the back to reach the bar.