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Dumbbell Upright Row

INTERMEDIATE

Dumbbell Upright Row

Dumbbell Upright Row is an upper body exercise that primarily targets muscles like the deltoids, trapezius, and triceps. With regular practice, dumbbell upright rows can help you perform other compound exercises like deadlifts, bench presses, and pull-ups.

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Instructions

  1. Grab a pair of dumbbells in an overhand grip and hold the dumbbells in front of your hips with your palms facing your body.
  2. Holding the dumbbells as close to your body as possible, pull the dumbbells up to your chest.
  3. During the movement, the elbows should remain apart when the dumbbells are at chest height (not chin level), pause for 1-2 seconds and lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Tips

  • Avoid using momentum to complete the exercise.
  • Make sure you lift the weight through the full range of motion.
  • Don't let the weight move away from the body. Instead, keep the weight close to your body throughout the exercise.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024