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Barbell Wide-Grip Upright Row

Expert Advice

Keep your wrists straight and avoid jerking the weight; use a controlled tempo to minimize the risk of injury.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a wide overhand grip.
  2. Lift the barbell straight up, leading with your elbows and keeping the bar close to your body.
  3. Raise the bar until your elbows are at shoulder height.
  4. Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Shoulders
Shoulders40%
Secondary
Biceps
Biceps20%
Forearms
Forearms20%
Abs
Abs10%
Traps
Traps10%
40%Shoulders20%Biceps20%Forearms10%Abs10%Traps
Equipment
Barbell
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength