How to Do Upright Row Dumbbell

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

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Upright Row Dumbbell

  1. 01Stand tall holding dumbbells in front of the thighs with palms facing the body.
  2. 02Pull the weights toward the chin by leading the movement with the elbows.
  3. 03Ensure the elbows remain higher than the wrists throughout the entire upward phase.
  4. 04Exhale as the weights reach chest level, then slowly lower them back to the starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Upright Row Dumbbell

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

Keep the dumbbells close to the torso and stop pulling when the elbows reach shoulder height to avoid subacromial impingement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Upright Row Dumbbell questions

What muscles does Upright Row Dumbbell work?

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

How do you do Upright Row Dumbbell correctly?

Stand tall holding dumbbells in front of the thighs with palms facing the body. Pull the weights toward the chin by leading the movement with the elbows. Ensure the elbows remain higher than the wrists throughout the entire upward phase. Exhale as the weights reach chest level, then slowly lower them back to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Upright Row Dumbbell?

Keep the dumbbells close to the torso and stop pulling when the elbows reach shoulder height to avoid subacromial impingement.

Is Upright Row Dumbbell suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Upright Row Dumbbell?

Upright Row Dumbbell uses dumbbell.

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