How to do a cable upright row
About cable upright row
TIER
5
DIFFICULTY
advanced
EQUIPMENT
cable
TARGET MUSCLES
traps, frontShoulder, lateralShoulder
Instructions for Proper Form
Setup:
- Attachment: Attach a straight bar or EZ-bar to a low pulley cable machine.
- Grip: Stand facing the machine and grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands closer than shoulder-width apart.
- Stance: Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended downwards holding the bar.
The Movement:
- Pull: Exhale and pull the bar straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows. Keep the bar close to your body.
- Peak: Continue pulling until the bar is near your chin and your elbows are higher than your wrists.
- Lower: Inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Tips:
- Avoid using momentum or swinging your body to lift the weight.
- Focus on pulling with your shoulder and trapezius muscles.
- If you feel any shoulder pain, try a wider grip or reduce the weight.