Barbell upright row

Muscles worked: Back
Back
🔧 Barbell ↕ Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Grasp a barbell with an overhand grip, a bit narrower than shoulder-width, and stand with a stable core. Pull the weight up towards your chin, retracting your shoulder blades and flaring your elbows, then lower it back down. This exercise primarily targets the upper back and biceps.

Muscles Worked

Trapezius MiddleTrapezius LowerTrapezius Upper
Secondary: Erector Spinae, Infraspinatus, Rhomboids, Rear Delt

Tips

Choose a weight you can comfortably lift for 8-10 reps while maintaining proper form. A slightly wider grip can reduce strain on the shoulders. Restrict the upward motion to around collarbone level. Ensure your elbows remain below your shoulders throughout the lift.

Similar exercises

Kettlebell upright row Back · 🔧 Kettlebell 2/10 Dumbbell upright row Shoulders · 🔧 Dumbbells 3/10 Ez bar upright row Back · 🔧 EZ Bar 3/10 Smith machine upright row Back · 🔧 Smith Machine 2/10 Barbell wide grip upright row Shoulders, Back · 🔧 Barbell 3/10 Barbell close grip upright row Shoulders, Back · 🔧 Barbell 3/10 Dumbbell single arm upright row Back · 🔧 Dumbbells 2/10 Resistance band upright row Back · 🔧 Resistance band 2/10
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