deltscable
cable upright row
cable 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, knees slightly bent, and hold the cable attachment with an overhand grip.
Step 2. Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Step 3. Pull the cable attachment straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 5. Slowly lower the cable attachment 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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