Upright row
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The upright row is a
biceps
. The narrower the grip the more the trapezius muscles are exercised, as opposed to the deltoids.
Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells or a cable machine can be used.
Due to the amount of
shoulder impingement
syndrome.
Etymology
In the 1970s there are examples of this exercise being referred to as pullups.[1] This is no longer common, and this term is now mostly used to refer to the exercise involving pulling the body up to a bar.
Gallery
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Barbell start -
Barbell end -
Cable start -
Cable end -
Cable movement demonstrated by live model -
Dumbbell start -
Dumbbell end -
Smith machine start -
Smith machine end
Contraindication
Due to the amount of
internal rotation of the humerus during this movement, many trainers and organizations (such as the ACSM and NFPT) consider this a contraindicated
exercise for all trainees. Most will at least advise those with
lateral raises
for lateral deltoids.
References
- ^ MuscleMag International 70s insert: "How to Increase Your Muscular Bulk and Strength Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine" page 8/9
- S2CID 58333549.
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