Cable Upright Row

The Cable Upright Row primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, Trapezius (Upper), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, Trapezius (Upper). It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Stand facing a cable machine and pull the handle upward, keeping it close to your body.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLateral Deltoid, Trapezius (Upper)
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp cable bar with shoulder width or slightly narrower overhand grip. Stand close to pulley. Execution: Pull bar to neck with elbows leading. Allow wrists to flex as bar rises. Lower and repeat. Comments: SeeUpright Row Safety.

Alternative Exercises

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