Exercise library · Shoulders
Upright Row Barbell
The Upright Row Barbell is a barbell 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 barbell with an overhand grip in front of your thighs.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Pull the barbell straight up along your body until it reaches chest or shoulder height, elbows pointing outward.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Keep movements controlled and elbows leading the motion.
- Avoid swinging or jerking the barbell.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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