Upright Row (Bb)

Muscle Worked

Primary -- Upper part of trapezius, deltoids, greater rhomboid Secondary-biceps.

Instructions

• Stand upright with feet parallel, with arms slightly bent holding a barbell (Bb).
• Palms should be facing inwards towards your legs, with arms being shoulder with apart.
• Pull the Barbell upwards in a straight line, close to your body but not touching it.
• Elbows should move outwards, always above your hands and Barbell.
• In the end position, your hands should be about the level between your chest and chin with the elbow at ear level.
• Slowly, return, till your elbows are lowered last.
  

Don'ts

• Remember to keep your back straight throughout the motion.
• Slowly perform the motion, feeling the muscles being worked.