Want to learn how to do a Upright barbell row ? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.
WHAT IS UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW ?
You build your shoulders by doing upright barbell row.
WHAT MUSCLES DOES UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW WORKOUT ?
Primary muscle: If you do upright barbell row exercise, your Shoulders will be effected the most.
Secondary muscle: Upper Back / Traps are also effected by doing this exercise.
Secondary muscle: Upper Back / Traps are also effected by doing this exercise.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW REQUIRE ?
You will require barbell/EZ-bar to do this exercise.
HOW TO DO UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW ?
Performing the 7 steps below, you will be able to do this exercise properly:
- Hold a barbell with an overhand grip of your hands at shoulder’s width apart.
- The Barbell should reach your upper thigh region.
- Bend your elbows slightly but maintain the straightness of your arms.
- Using your shoulder sides, pull the barbell upwards, exhaling as you do so.
- Point your elbows outwards while you are doing this exercise, and keep the barbell close to your body as you raise it.
- Pull the barbell till it reaches just below your chin region.
- Inhaling your breathe, return to the starting/initial position and repeat.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO PERFORM UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW ?
Yes, you may do this exercise using a straight bar attached to a cable station or dumbbells.
HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO PERFORM PERFORM UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW ?
The difficulty level of performing this exercise ranges from being Moderate to being Hard.
WHO ALL CAN PERFORM UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW ?
Anyone can perform this exercise.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER EXERCISES WHICH BENEFIT THE SAME PRIMARY MUSCLES AS UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW DOES ?
There are five exercises which target the same muscles:
- Dumbbell Incline Row
- Reverse Flyes
- Standing Cable Crossover / Fly
- Pullup
- Barbell Shoulder Press
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