Shoulders · Dumbbell · Beginner
How to do Upright Row (Dumbbell)
The dumbbell upright row is a strength exercise targeting the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the traps and biceps. It involves lifting dumbbells from thigh level to chin height, leading with the elbows.
How to do Upright Row (Dumbbell), step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Let the dumbbells hang in front of your thighs, with your arms fully extended.
- Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, exhale and lift the dumbbells straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Upright Row (Dumbbell) in SPLYT
Upright Row (Dumbbell) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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