barbell wide-grip upright row
barbell wide-grip upright row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 2
Let the barbell hang in front of your thighs, arms fully extended.
Step 3
Keeping your back straight, exhale and lift the barbell straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
Step 4
Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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