Cable Upright Row

A compound cable exercise for the lateral deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Cable
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLateral deltoid
AlsoTrapezius, Biceps brachii

Setup

Keep the elbows above the wrists and stop around chest height.

How to do it well

  • Grip a bar on a low pulley
  • Pull up leading with the elbows
  • Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Pulling too high
  • Using body 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.