Barbell upright row
The barbell upright row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the deltoids and trapezius muscles. It involves lifting a barbell from the waist to the collarbone, keeping the elbows higher than the wrists throughout the movement.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows above your wrists throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the barbell.
- Maintain a straight back and engage your core.
- Use a grip that is slightly narrower than shoulder-width.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe wrist pain
Also known as
Tirate al mento con bilanciere, upright row, bilanciere al mento, shoulder exercise, deltoid exercise