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Upright Row

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01Facts

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Upright Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Side Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Traps and Biceps.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Shoulders. Stimulus share across muscles:

ShouldersSHARE100
BackSHARE40
ArmsSHARE40

03Equipment variations

Barbell

Upright Row

Also called barbell upright row

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Upright Row

Dumbbell Upright Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Side Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Traps and Biceps.

External load · Home

Cable

Cable Upright Row

Cable Upright Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Side Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Traps and Biceps.

Also called rope upright row

External load · Gym

Smith

Smith Upright Row

Smith Upright Row is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Side Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using a Smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Traps and Biceps.

External load · Gym

Kettlebell

Kettlebell Upright Row

Kettlebell Upright Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Side Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using a kettlebell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Traps and Biceps.

External load · Home

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