The upright row is considered one of the best muscle builders for the back and shoulders. It is also potentially dangerous for the shoulders, requiring perfect form for the best results and to avoid injury.
Targets: Shoulders, upper back
Equipment Needed: Barbell (or a kettlebell or a pair of dumbbells)
Level: Advanced
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the barbell and allow it to hang in front of you at the length of your arms. Your palms should be facing your body and your hands in line with the thighs.
Breathe in and brace the abdominals. Keep your back straight, chest up, and eyes focused forward.
Lift the barbell straight up (toward the chin) as you exhale. Lead with the elbows and keep the bar close to the body. Your arms should go no higher than parallel with the shoulders; slightly less is okay.
Pause at the top of the lift.
Lower the barbell as you inhale, returning it to the starting position.
Benefits of Upright Rows
The upright row works the front and middle heads of the deltoids (shoulder muscles). This exercise also helps build the trapezius and rhomboids (muscles in the middle and upper back), and even the biceps muscles (front of the upper arm).
All of these muscles help make lifting and pulling activities easier. This includes lifting grocery bags off the floor to place them on the counter, pulling your pants on while getting dressed, and other similar movements.
This exercise is often used by bodybuilders who are targeting specific muscles. However, research indicates that the upright row can also be part of an effective strength training routine for others, such as a workout created for career firefighters Upright-Row Shoulders upper back #gym #fitness #nirmal #paul #vlog #food #mygymlife @YouTube Creators India