Upright rowing

COURTESY OF GLOBAL FITNESS

Major muscles used

• Deltoids (Side and rear)
• Trapezius

Perform upright rowing

• Stand upright holding a barbell in both hands, palms facing your body, leaning on your upper thighs.
• Your hands should be placed in a narrow grip, about 6-8 inches apart, and arms should be extended down in front of you, back straight, and abdominals tight.
• Your back should be upright with shoulders back and chest out.
• Pull the barbells up slowly to your chin, keeping the barbells close to your body and with elbows high and pointed out.
• When the barbell nearly touches your chin, flex your shoulder muscles and pause for a brief second.
• Lower the weight in a slow, controlled manner back to the starting position.

Be careful

• Don't rock or sway your body to gain momentum.
• Don't jerk the barbell up in an attempt to complete the exercise.
• Don't let the barbell just fall. Be sure to resist the weight as you lower it slowly.

Alternative exercises to upright rowing

• Upright rowing (Dumbbells)
• Side raises (Dumbbells)
• Shoulder press (Dumbbells)
• Front shoulder press

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