Dumbbell Upright Row
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Dumbbell Upright Row focuses on Shoulders, with Traps, Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Upright Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your thighs, palms facing your body.
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Keep your elbows slightly bent and lift the weights straight up towards your chin, keeping the dumbbells close to your body.
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Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Upright Row safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward or backward to prevent injury.
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Do not raise the dumbbells higher than your shoulders to protect your shoulder joints.
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Control the weights during both the lift and lower phases to maintain proper form.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Upright Row primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, Biceps, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Dumbbell Upright Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Upright Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
