Cable upright row exercise demonstration
Cable upright row

Exercise

Cable upright row

Cable upright row is a moderate exercise. It trains shoulders.

Muscles
ShouldersBackBiceps

Detailed explanation

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.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the cable attachment with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.

  3. 3

    Pull the cable attachment straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the cable attachment back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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