Shoulders

Upright Row

Lift the barbell towards your chin to target shoulders and traps.

Targets the deltoids and trapezius muscles, enhancing shoulder and upper back strength.

Body Part: Shoulders
Level: Intermediate
Muscles: Side Delts
Traps
Modality: Compound
Direction: Pull
Equipment: Barbell
Dumbbells
Goal: Strength
,
Hypertrophy

How to do:

1. Stand upright, holding a barbell or dumbbells with an overhand grip. 2. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart. 3. Pull the barbell or dumbbells up towards your chin, keeping them close to your body. 4. Pause when your upper arms are parallel to the ground. 5. Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position. 6. Repeat for 10-12 reps. 7. Perform 3-4 sets.

Tips:

- Keep your elbows above your wrists during the lift. - Avoid using too much weight to maintain proper form. - Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower. - Keep your back straight and core engaged.

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