Cable Upright Row

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Learn how to do the Cable Upright Row with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Traps, Biceps.

Cable Upright Row exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Upright Row

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Upright Row with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the cable attachment with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
  3. 3Pull the cable attachment straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. 5Slowly lower the cable attachment back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Upright Row Muscles Worked

Primary

delts

Secondary

trapsbiceps

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
shoulders
Category
Main

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