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Cable Upright Row with Straight Bar
The Cable Upright Row with Straight Bar is a cable exercise that targets the shoulders, with the traps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a straight bar attached to a low cable with an overhand grip.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Pull the bar straight up along your body until it reaches chest or shoulder height.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Keep elbows pointing outward and maintain control throughout.
- Avoid using momentum and maintain steady breathing.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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