Upright Barbell Row

Upright Barbell Row

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles Worked: Biceps,Traps
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound

Tips: Standing upright, grasp a barbell with your hands about shoulder width apart. Let the bar hang straight down in front of you. Keep your body and wrists straight. Pull the bar straight up towards your chin, keeping it close to your body. Concentrate on either pulling with your traps or the front of your shoulders, depending on what you want to work most. Lower slowly to the starting position. Don't cheat by leaning forward or backward. Don't swing!