Barbell Upright Row

Barbell Upright Row Basics

Primary muscles worked: Traps

Synergist Muscles: Deltoids

Mechanics: Isolation

Equipment: Barbell

How To Perform The Barbell Upright Row

• Grip a barbell with an overhand grip in the standing position.
• Your arms should be positioned in front of you so that your hands are about six inches apart and that your palms face your body during the lift.
• You will lift up on the barbell, shrugging up your shoulders and allowing your upper arms to become parallel to the ground.
• You will have to bend at the elbows to reach this position.
• The top position is reached when your elbows come close to or just above your collar bone. This depends on your arm length and muscular makeup.

Barbell Upright Row Tips

• If you have a shoulder problems, such as impingement, or any other shoulder abnormality, it is highly advisable that you select a different exercise to work the traps.

Barbell Upright Row and Sports Application

The barbell upright row can be suitable for sports such as rowing that require a pulling motion for maximal performance. This exercise will train supporting muscles of the actual rowing motion which could increase overall rowing endurance, strength, and power.