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Barbell Upright Row

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Traps
Also works
Middle Delt, Upper Back
Equipment
Barbell & plates

How to do it

  1. Stand holding the bar in front of your thighs, hands about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Pull the bar up along your body to chest height, leading with your elbows.
  3. Lower it slowly.

Common mistakes

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