Cable Upright Row: Muscles Worked & How To Do

Cable Upright Row

The cable upright row is a compound exercise primarily targeting your shoulder muscles, specifically the lateral (side) deltoids. It also activates muscles in your upper back, like the trapezius (traps), and involves your biceps for assistance. The cable upright row is one of the best variations of the upright row that helps to build the … Read more

Upright Row: Muscles Worked and How To Do

Upright Row

The upright row is a compound weightlifting exercise that involves multiple joints and simultaneously engages several muscle groups. It primarily targets the deltoids (shoulders) and trapezius, while also working the biceps, forearms, and upper back. When you do an upright row, you’re basically pulling a weight up along the front of your body to about … Read more

Close Grip Vs Normal Grip Vs Wide Grip Upright Row

Wide Grip Vs. Narrow Grip Vs Close Grip Upright Row

Upright rows are good for building impressive shoulders and a powerful upper back. But let’s be honest: this exercise is also controversial. There are different grips for an upright row—narrow, normal, and wide—and it can be difficult to know which one to use. That’s where this guide comes in. We’re breaking down the narrow vs. … Read more