How to Do Upright Row Barbell

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

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Upright Row Barbell

  1. 01Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, keeping the hands roughly six inches apart.
  2. 02Stand tall with the bar resting on the quads and the shoulders retracted.
  3. 03Pull the barbell toward the chin by driving the elbows toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Keep the bar within two inches of the chest throughout the entire vertical path.
  5. 05Stop when the elbows reach shoulder height to avoid impingement.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Upright Row Barbell

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Lead the movement with the elbows rather than the wrists to ensure the force is generated by the deltoids.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Upright Row Barbell questions

What muscles does Upright Row Barbell work?

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

How do you do Upright Row Barbell correctly?

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, keeping the hands roughly six inches apart. Stand tall with the bar resting on the quads and the shoulders retracted. Pull the barbell toward the chin by driving the elbows toward the ceiling. Keep the bar within two inches of the chest throughout the entire vertical path. Stop when the elbows reach shoulder height to avoid impingement.

What is the A90 coach tip for Upright Row Barbell?

Lead the movement with the elbows rather than the wrists to ensure the force is generated by the deltoids.

Is Upright Row Barbell suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Upright Row Barbell?

Upright Row Barbell uses barbell.

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