Dumbbell upright row: how to do it and what it works

Vertical pull with dumbbells for the shoulders and trapezius.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Vertical pull with dumbbells that combines shoulder abduction and scapular elevation.

Form. Raise your elbows in a controlled way and stop the range before the shoulder loses comfort.

Common mistake. Raising the elbows too high, shrugging the neck, or using hip momentum.

Deltoid · Dumbbell

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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