How to do upright rows
Many
people think of the upright row as a shoulder
exercise. In fact, it is a good way to
work your deltoids and biceps, but it's a great
way to hit the top section of your trapezius,
which is why we've included this exercise in the
back section.
Here
is how you would perform this exercise.
1.
Stand with feet shoulder width apart.
2.
Hold the dumbbell slightly less than shoulder
width apart with your palms facing your thighs.
3.
Pull the bar up until the hands are about
level with the shoulders. The elbows
should be slightly higher than the hands.
4.
Pause briefly and slowly return to the
starting initial position.
Don'ts
-Swing
your upper body back and forth in an effort to
lift the weight.
-Allow
the weight stack that is being lifted to slam or
bounce against the remainder of the weight stack
between repetitions.
-Perform
the exercise rapidly.
-Arch
your back.
Do's
-Keep
your abs tight and your back erect.
-Keep
your knees slightly bent.
-Squeeze
your shoulder blades together at the finish
position.
