Upright row with dumbells

Primary target:
Back (Trapezius)
Secondary target:
Arms (Biceps), Shoulders (Deltoids)
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
Dumbbells
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Techniques
  1. Stand with feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent
  2. Start with arms relaxed and dumbells on thighs
  3. Raise the dumbells up to your chin slowly ensuring your elbows stay higher than your hands
  4. Now slowly return the dumbells to the starting position
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you cant maintain your technique
Tips
  • Your elbows should ALWAYS be higher than your hands
  • Try to keep the dumbells touching at all times
  • Keep the knees slightly bent
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