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barbell upright row
Target

delts

Equipment

barbell

barbell upright row

shoulders

How to Perform the barbell upright row

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2

Let the barbell hang in front of your thighs, arms fully extended.

3

Keeping your back straight and core engaged, exhale and lift the barbell straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

trapsbiceps