How to Do Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row

Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row is a back exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row

  1. 01Grip the barbell with an overhand grip wider than shoulder-width and let it hang at thigh level.
  2. 02Pull the barbell upward toward the lower chest by driving the elbows out and up.
  3. 03Keep the bar close to the torso throughout the entire vertical path.
  4. 04Pause for a second when the elbows reach shoulder height.
  5. 05Lower the bar under control until the arms are fully extended.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on pulling the elbows toward the ceiling rather than pulling the bar toward the chin.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row questions

What muscles does Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row work?

Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row correctly?

Grip the barbell with an overhand grip wider than shoulder-width and let it hang at thigh level. Pull the barbell upward toward the lower chest by driving the elbows out and up. Keep the bar close to the torso throughout the entire vertical path. Pause for a second when the elbows reach shoulder height. Lower the bar under control until the arms are fully extended.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row?

Focus on pulling the elbows toward the ceiling rather than pulling the bar toward the chin.

Is Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row suitable for beginners?

Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row?

Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row uses barbell.

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