Upright Row With Dumbbells
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through 9 votes
through 9 votes
muscles: | Trapezius, Deltoids |
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auxiliary muscles: | Biceps, Hand Flexors, Serratus Anterior |
required: | Dumbbells (2) or Kettlebells (2) |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (27) |
Starting Position
- hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in each of your hands in front of your thighs
- the palms of the hands point to the body
- the feet are shoulder width apart
- your knees and elbows are slightly bent
Correct Execution
- the elbows lead the motion
- pull them up until they are in one line with the shoulder girdle
- in the final position the weights are directly in front of your chest
- do not let the wrists bend downwards
- your upper body remains straight and does not swing
- always hold the hand in extension to your forearm
- after holding the final position shortly, lead the weights down again slowly
- repeat the exercise several times for an effective shoulder workout
tip for the workout
- if you hold the weights a bit more apart, you will require the deltoid even more
- if you hold them closer, the focus will lie on the trapezius