If, at any time during the upright row, the muscles worked give a sharp pain or discomfort, stop and re-examine your form and weight. Here’s how to perform the upright row using the proper form. Elbows: Keep the elbows level with the shoulders and the forearms parallel to the floor...
Upright Row Muscles Worked As a compound exercise, upright rows work multiple muscle groups: Lateral deltoid muscles Front deltoid muscles Upper trapezius (trap) muscles Rhomboids Biceps The primary focus of the upright row is the lateral and front deltoid muscles. The difference is that it engages...
we use our upper trapezius muscles, also known as the traps. Lastly, we’re also involving our biceps to bend the elbow during the upright row. However, bicep contribution is minimal. The two main muscles
While upright rows are not meant as a biceps builder, there’s no way to avoid involving these upper arm muscles. Your biceps have two heads that contribute to elbow flexion movements such as curls and pulls. Dumbbell Upright Row Muscles Worked Brachialis An even stronger elbow flexor, the br...