dumbbell upright row
The dumbbell upright row is a strength exercise targeting the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the traps and biceps. It involves lifting dumbbells from thigh level to chin height, leading with the elbows.
Difficulty
Equipment: dumbbell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
deltsUPPER PUSH
Secondary Muscles
trapsbiceps
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Let the dumbbells hang in front of your thighs, with your arms fully extended.
- Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, exhale and lift the dumbbells straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
