Upright Row

Dumbbell Upright Row Exercise

Target Muscle: Lateral Deltoid (Shoulders)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Pull Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: Trapezius, Upper, Levator Scapulae

Synergists: Deltoid, Anterior, Supraspinatus, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Trapezius, Middle, Trapezius, Lower, Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor

Upright Row Instructions

Upright Row Technique

Grasp dumbbells and stand with palms facing front of thighs.

Upright Row Form

Pull dumbbells to front of shoulder with elbows leading. Allow wrists to flex as dumbbell rises upward. Lower and repeat.

When dumbbells are raised, wrist should be in front or just below of shoulders; elbows should be to sides, not too far forward. See Upright Row Safety.

Related Dumbbell Exercises
1. Incline Lateral Raise
2. Lateral Raise
3. Lateral Raise, One Arm
4. Lying Lateral Raise
5. Raise
6. Upright Row, One Arm