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Dumbbell 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
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
  2. Pull the weights up along your body to chest height, leading with your elbows.
  3. Lower them slowly.

Common mistakes

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