barbell upright row v. 3
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell upright row v. 3
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Let the barbell hang in front of your thighs, arms fully extended.
Keeping your core engaged and back straight, exhale as you lift the barbell straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
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