Upright Row
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Upright Row focuses on Shoulders, with Traps, Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Upright Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell or dumbbells with an overhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width.
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Let the weight hang in front of your thighs, arms fully extended, with a slight bend in your elbows.
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Exhale and pull the weight straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
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Keep the weight close to your body throughout the movement, raising your elbows higher than your wrists.
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Pause briefly at the top when the weight reaches chest or chin height.
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Inhale and slowly lower the weight back down to the starting position, maintaining control.
Secondary Muscles
While 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 Upright Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
