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Dumbbell Upright Row

Main muscle
Side Delts
Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
  2. 2Keep the dumbbells close to your body as you lift.
  3. 3Pull your elbows up and out, leading with the elbows.
  4. 4Raise the dumbbells to roughly chest height.
  5. 5Lower back down under control and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows lead the pull
  • Keep weights close
  • Stop at chest height
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