Dumbbell upright row
The dumbbell upright row is a strength training exercise that targets the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It involves lifting a pair of dumbbells vertically in front of the body to shoulder height, engaging the shoulders, traps, and arms.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Lift the dumbbells slowly and with control.
- Avoid lifting the dumbbells above shoulder height.
- Keep your elbows higher than your wrists throughout the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe neck pain
Also known as
Tirate al mento con manubri, shoulder exercise, deltoid workout