Barbell Upright Row

A compound barbell exercise for the lateral deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Barbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLateral deltoid
AlsoTrapezius, Biceps brachii

Setup

Stop the pull around chest height to keep the shoulders healthy.

How to do it well

  • Grip the bar shoulder-width
  • Pull the bar up leading with the elbows
  • Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Pulling too high and impinging the shoulder
  • Using momentum

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.