Barbell upright row

Barbell upright row

The barbell upright row is a compound exercise that targets the deltoids and also works the traps and biceps. It involves lifting a barbell from the thighs to the upper chest, leading with the elbows.

The barbell upright row is a compound exercise that targets the deltoids and also works the traps and biceps. It involves lifting a barbell from the thighs to the upper chest, leading with the elbows.

The barbell upright row is a compound exercise that targets the deltoids and also works the traps and biceps. It involves lifting a barbell from the thighs to the upper chest, leading with the elbows.

How to Do the Barbell upright row

How to Do the Barbell upright row

How to Do the Barbell upright row

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Let the barbell hang in front of your thighs, arms fully extended. Keeping your back straight and core engaged, exhale and lift the barbell straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Delts

Delts

Secondary Muscles

traps, biceps

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Shoulders

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