Best Upper Body Workouts With Smith Machine
About
Smith Machines are versatile equipment featuring a barbell fixed to tracks, allowing for enhanced movement stability.
They provide variations of standard barbell exercises with an added benefit of controlled bar path, suitable for learning and focusing on exertion.
The upper body encompasses muscle groups such as Chest, Back, Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, and more, often trained together through Upper/Lower splits.
Incorporating key compound exercises like Bench Press, Shoulder Press, Rows, and Lat Pull Down with isolation movements further develops these areas effectively.
Workout 1
Chest, Back, Triceps, Shoulders, Trapezius
Smith Machine Bench Press
15reps90lbs25reps90lbs35reps90lbs
Smith Machine Bent Over Row
112reps55lbs212reps55lbs312reps55lbs
Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
18reps75lbs28reps75lbs38reps75lbs
Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
110reps30lbs210reps30lbs310reps30lbs
Smith Machine Shrug
19reps110lbs29reps110lbs
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Chest, Back, Shoulders, Triceps, Trapezius
The 11 Best Upper Body Exercises with Smith Machine
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1. Smith Machine Bench Press
SETS LOGGED922,042Chest Strength66 mScoreChest
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Flat BenchThe Smith Machine Bench Press is a chest exercise that works your triceps and shoulders too. The Smith Machine helps keep the movement steady, making it easier to focus on properly performing the exercise.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Bench Press is a chest exercise that works your triceps and shoulders too. The Smith Machine helps keep the movement steady, making it easier to focus on properly performing the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps60lbs28reps60lbs38reps60lbs2. Smith Machine Bent Over Row
SETS LOGGED865,614Back Strength87 mScoreBackSmith MachineThe Smith Machine Bent Over Row is an exercise that targets the back muscles using a Smith Machine for added stability. It helps beginners improve their form and strength while performing the row movement.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Bent Over Row is an exercise that targets the back muscles using a Smith Machine for added stability. It helps beginners improve their form and strength while performing the row movement.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps55lbs28reps55lbs38reps55lbs3. Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
SETS LOGGED747,394Chest Strength92 mScoreChestSmith MachineThe Smith Machine Incline Bench Press is a chest exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It offers stability, making it ideal for beginners who want to focus on their form and strength without worrying about balance.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Incline Bench Press is a chest exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It offers stability, making it ideal for beginners who want to focus on their form and strength without worrying about balance.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps50lbs28reps50lbs38reps50lbs4. Smith Machine Decline Press
SETS LOGGED121,517Chest Strength87 mScoreChestSmith Machine
Decline BenchThe Smith Machine Decline Press is a safe exercise that strengthens the lower chest, shoulders, and triceps. It offers stability and support, making it ideal for beginners to practice proper form during their workouts.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Decline Press is a safe exercise that strengthens the lower chest, shoulders, and triceps. It offers stability and support, making it ideal for beginners to practice proper form during their workouts.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps55lbs28reps55lbs38reps55lbs5. Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
SETS LOGGED86,130Shoulders Strength89 mScoreShouldersSmith MachineThe Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row is a shoulder exercise that uses one arm at a time for added challenge. It helps build shoulder strength while ensuring you balance strength between both sides.
How to do it
The Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row is a shoulder exercise that uses one arm at a time for added challenge. It helps build shoulder strength while ensuring you balance strength between both sides.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps22.5lbs28reps22.5lbs38reps22.5lbs6. Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
SETS LOGGED318,975Shoulders Strength77 mScoreShouldersSmith MachineThe Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press is a safe way to work your shoulder muscles. This exercise uses a Smith Machine for better control and stability while pressing the bar overhead.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press is a safe way to work your shoulder muscles. This exercise uses a Smith Machine for better control and stability while pressing the bar overhead.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps45lbs28reps45lbs38reps45lbs7. Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
SETS LOGGED281,862Triceps Strength64 mScoreTricepsSmith MachineFlat BenchThe Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press is a safe way to strengthen your triceps, chest, and shoulders. This exercise focuses on your triceps, helping to build arm strength and muscle definition, making it great for beginners and experienced lifters alike.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press is a safe way to strengthen your triceps, chest, and shoulders. This exercise focuses on your triceps, helping to build arm strength and muscle definition, making it great for beginners and experienced lifters alike.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps50lbs28reps50lbs38reps50lbs8. Inverted Row
SETS LOGGED318,451Back Strength85 mScoreBack
BarbellsSmith MachineThe Inverted Row is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your back while keeping your spine straight. It’s similar to a standard row but allows you to use your own body weight for added stability and support.
How to do it
The Inverted Row is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your back while keeping your spine straight. It’s similar to a standard row but allows you to use your own body weight for added stability and support.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps9. Smith Machine Shrug
SETS LOGGED276,643Trapezius Strength96 mScoreTrapeziusSmith MachineThe Smith Machine Shrug is a shoulder exercise that helps build strength in the trapezius muscles. Using a Smith machine provides stability, allowing you to focus on your form and effectively target the muscles.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Shrug is a shoulder exercise that helps build strength in the trapezius muscles. Using a Smith machine provides stability, allowing you to focus on your form and effectively target the muscles.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps75lbs28reps75lbs38reps75lbs10. Smith Machine Upright Row
SETS LOGGED196,556Trapezius Strength7 mScoreTrapeziusSmith MachineThe Smith Machine Upright Row is an exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper body. Using the Smith Machine helps you maintain good form and reduce the risk of injury.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Upright Row is an exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper body. Using the Smith Machine helps you maintain good form and reduce the risk of injury.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps50lbs28reps50lbs38reps50lbs11. Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug
SETS LOGGED127,074Trapezius Strength94 mScoreTrapeziusSmith MachineThe Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug is an exercise that targets the upper traps and rear deltoids by using a barbell positioned behind your body. It helps improve shoulder strength while providing stability to lift heavier weights safely.
How to do it
The Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug is an exercise that targets the upper traps and rear deltoids by using a barbell positioned behind your body. It helps improve shoulder strength while providing stability to lift heavier weights safely.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps70lbs28reps70lbs38reps70lbs
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