How to Do Upright Row Ez Bar

Upright Row Ez Bar is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Upright Row Ez Bar

  1. 01Grip the EZ bar on the inner curves with a shoulder-width overhand grip and stand tall.
  2. 02Pull the bar vertically toward the chin by leading with the elbows.
  3. 03Keep the bar close to the torso throughout the entire range of motion.
  4. 04Lower the bar under control until the arms are fully extended at the thighs.
  5. 05Exhale during the concentric pull and inhale during the eccentric lowering.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Upright Row Ez Bar

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

Stop the upward pull when the elbows reach shoulder height to prevent impingement of the rotator cuff.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Upright Row Ez Bar questions

What muscles does Upright Row Ez Bar work?

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

How do you do Upright Row Ez Bar correctly?

Grip the EZ bar on the inner curves with a shoulder-width overhand grip and stand tall. Pull the bar vertically toward the chin by leading with the elbows. Keep the bar close to the torso throughout the entire range of motion. Lower the bar under control until the arms are fully extended at the thighs. Exhale during the concentric pull and inhale during the eccentric lowering.

What is the A90 coach tip for Upright Row Ez Bar?

Stop the upward pull when the elbows reach shoulder height to prevent impingement of the rotator cuff.

Is Upright Row Ez Bar suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Upright Row Ez Bar?

No. Upright Row Ez Bar is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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