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Barbell upright row

An exercise for the shoulders. Equipment: barbell. Below are the animation, step-by-step technique and tips.

Muscles

Equipment

  • Barbell

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your back straight and feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grab a barbell over your thighs with an overhand grip, straight arms, and hands placed shoulder-width apart.
  3. Raise the barbell towards your chest by folding your arms and taking your elbows over the shoulders.
  4. Hold for a while, return to the initial position, and repeat.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and avoid slouching.
  • Don’t keep your elbows close to your torso.
  • Maintain a regular breathing pattern.

Programs that include it

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