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Intermediate
Delts

Barbell Wide-grip Upright Row

This exercise works your shoulder muscles (deltoids). It also helps your upper back (traps) and arm muscles (biceps). You hold a barbell with your hands far apart. Then, you lift the bar from your legs to your upper chest while pulling your elbows up high.

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Barbell Wide-grip Upright Row demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Stand with your feet apart, right under your shoulders. Hold the bar with your palms facing your body. Make sure your hands are wider than your shoulders.
  2. 2Let the bar hang down in front of your legs. Keep your arms straight.
  3. 3Keep your back straight and breathe out. Lift the bar straight up toward your chin. Let your elbows lead the movement.
  4. 4Stop for a second at the top. Breathe in and slowly lower the bar back down to where you started.
  5. 5Do this again for the number of times you want.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Delts
Secondary Muscles
Biceps
Traps
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate

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