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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
delts
Secondary muscles
trapsbiceps
Primary body parts
shoulders
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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