Barbell Upright Row
A step-by-step form guide from the Ægir Iron exercise library: how to do the lift, what to watch for, and the muscles it trains.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Cable
- Dumbbell
HOW TO PERFORM
- Hold the load in front of the thighs.
- Pull straight up to upper-chest height, leading with the elbows.
- Lower under control.
TARGET MUSCLES
Primary
- Shoulders
- Traps
Secondary
- Biceps
In the app
This guide covers these exercises in the Ægir Iron library:
- Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row
- Cable Upright Row
- Barbell Upright Row
- Dumbbell Upright Row
- EZ Bar Upright Row
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