Dumbbell Upright Row

The Dumbbell Upright Row primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, 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, Trapezius (Upper). It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A dumbbell compound pull exercise targeting the Lateral Deltoid.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLateral Deltoid
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 dumbbells and stand with palms facing front of thighs. Execution: Pull dumbbells to front of shoulders or front sides of chest with elbows leading out to sides. Allow wrists to flex as dumbbells rise upward. Lower and repeat. Comments: When dumbbells are raised, wrists should be in front or just below of shoulders; elbows should be to sides, not pointingforward. SeeUpright Row Safety.

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