Cable Upright Row
This is an exercise for shoulder, biceps and upper back strengthening.
- Equipment
- Cable
- Muscle groups
- Shoulders
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps, Upper back
How to perform this exercise
- Attach a straight bar to the pulley on the floor.
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your abs drawn in and your back straight.
- Grasp the bar with an overhand grasp (your palms facing downwards) and pull it up towards your waist, this is the starting position.
- Raise the bar up to in line with your shoulders.
- Pause at the top and rotate your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the bar in a controlled motion to the starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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