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Shoulders · Ez Barbell
Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar
Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar is an intermediate compound strength exercise that works the delts (shoulders), with the upper back assisting. It needs an ez barbell. A typical prescription is 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Delts
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Ez Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Pull
- Sets × reps
- 3-4 × 6-10
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
Secondary muscles
- Upper Back · Trapezius
How to do Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine with an EZ bar attached to the low pulley. Grasp the EZ bar with both hands using an overhand grip (palms facing down), hands shoulder-width apart.
- Pull the EZ bar upwards towards your chin by bending your elbows and raising your upper arms, leading with your elbows, keeping the bar close to your body.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid using momentum.
- Keep your elbows higher than your wrists throughout the movement.
- Exhale as you pull the EZ bar up and inhale as you lower it back down.
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Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar FAQ
What muscles does Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar work?
Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar mainly works the delts in the shoulders (Deltoids). The upper back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar?
You need an ez barbell.
How many sets and reps of Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar should I do?
Start with 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler shoulders exercises.
How many calories does Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Cable Upright Row With Ez Bar?
Other exercises for the delts include Kettlebell Upright Row, Barbell Upright Row, Upright Row Cable Resistance Band and Upright Row Barbell.
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