Barbell Upright Row
- Primary muscles
- Traps
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Upper back, Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand, close grip.
- 2 Keep your arms extended downwards with a slight bend in your elbows.
- 3 Pull the barbell upwards towards your chest, leading with your elbows flared out to the sides.
- 4 Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position with control.