Barbell Upright Row
Purposes
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Trapezius strength
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Deltoid strength
Description
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Standing, hold the barbell in front of your thighs, arms straight and palms facing back.
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Lift the barbell straight up by leading up with your elbows.
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Keep the barbell close to your body on the way up, and relax your wrists by letting them bend.
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Lower the barbell back to the front of your thighs.
ProTip
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Imagine "dragging" the barbell up the front of the body
Mistakes
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keeping the wrists stiff instead of relaxed
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Barbell too far away in front of the body