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Cable Upright Row

Cable Upright Row: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable. Level: intermediate.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentcable
  • Levelintermediate
  • Forcepull
  • Typecompound
  • Body partshoulders
Primary muscles
delts, traps
Secondary muscles
biceps
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How to do it

  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.

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