Cable Upright Row
- Primary muscles
- Traps
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Biceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand upright facing a cable machine, holding a straight bar with an overhand, close grip. Your hands should be inside shoulder-width, and the bar should rest against your thighs.
- 2 Pull the bar straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows. Keep the bar close to your body as you lift.
- 3 Continue pulling until your elbows are higher than your shoulders and the bar is at chin level.
- 4 Slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
