Dumbbell Upright Row
Dumbbell Upright Row is a dumbbell pull exercise for the shoulders, and it also works the back. If you cannot do it, Barbell Upright Row or Cable Upright Row are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Shoulders · main
Back
How to do it
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs, palms facing you.
- Keep the dumbbells close to your body.
- Pull them up towards your chest, leading with your elbows, to about shoulder height.
- Lower them slowly to the start.
Watch out: Lifting your elbows far above your shoulders, which pinches the shoulder joint.
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