cable upright row
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with cable.
How to do cable upright row
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the cable attachment with an overhand grip.
Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Pull the cable attachment straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Slowly lower the cable attachment back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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