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cable upright row

cable upright row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: cable.

cable upright row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
traps
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

traps, biceps

How to perform

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