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Compound · Vertical pull

Upright Row (wide grip — stop at chest height if shoulders are cranky)

Upright Row (wide grip — stop at chest height if shoulders are cranky) is a multi-joint vertical pull centered on the shoulders. Pull without swinging: lead with the elbows, take a full hang at the top, and finish with your chest toward the bar or handle. Your back and biceps assist throughout the movement.

Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Back and Biceps

Equipment

Barbell, Dumbbell, Cable

Movement pattern

Vertical pull

Type

Compound (multi-joint)

Substitutions

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Also trains the shoulders.
Cable Lateral Raise
Also trains the shoulders.

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