Upright Row
Step-by-step technique for Upright Row, an exercise for side delts using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Stand with a barbell in straight arms in front of your thighs, narrow grip.
- Pull the bar straight up along your body toward your chin.
- Lead with your elbows up and out.
- Lower under control.
Coach tip: Don’t pull higher than your chest if your shoulders feel pinched.
Muscles worked
Primary: Side Delts
Secondary: Traps, Biceps
Upright Row is a strength exercise that loads the side delts using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Side Delts
- Secondary
- Traps, Biceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Type
- Strength