Cable Upright Row


Pro Tip

If a certain bar or handle feels uncomfortable for you, you can always switch it out for another one.


How To

  1. Stand upright holding the bar in front of you with a greater than shoulder-width overhand grip.
  2. Exhale and shrug your shoulders while driving your elbows upwards.
  3. Continue to drive your elbows upwards until the bar passes your lower chest.
  4. Inhale and lower the bar, returning it to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Side Shoulder

Outer portion of your shoulder.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Back Shoulder

Outer region of your upper back as well as the back area of your shoulder.

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Inner Bicep

Inner portion of your bicep.

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.

Outer Bicep

Outer portion of your bicep.

Outer Forearm

A group of muscles on the outside and sides of your lower arm.


Equipment

Lat Bar

There are several types of lat bars, but you can use them interchangeably.

Single Pulley Tower

If unavailable, you can go to a machine with two towers instead. If you do this, just use one of the two towers.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment