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Dumbbell Upright Row
intermediate
Dumbbell
Shoulder and trap exercise pulling dumbbells vertically.
Primary Muscles
Lateral delts
Traps
Secondary Muscles
Biceps
Front delts
Instructions
Hold dumbbells in front, pull up leading with elbows until handles reach chin height, lower with control.
Common Mistakes
Elbows dropping below wrists, going too heavy, impingement risk with narrow grip.
Variations
- Barbell Upright Row
- Cable Upright Row
- Wide Grip Upright Row