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Dumbbell Upright Row

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Traps Biceps

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

pull

Dumbbell Upright Row is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Traps and Biceps.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

2

Let the dumbbells hang in front of your thighs, with your arms fully extended.

3

Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, exhale and lift the dumbbells straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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