Dumbbell upright rowing

COURTESY OF GLOBAL FITNESS

Major muscles used

• Deltoids (Side and rear)
• Trapezius

Performing dumbbell upright rowing

• Stand upright holding dumbbells in both hands next to each other, palms facing your body, leaning on your upper thighs.
• Your arms should be extended down in front of you with back straight and abdominals tight.
• Pull the dumbbells up slowly to your chin, keeping the dumbbells close to your body and with elbows high and pointed out.
• When the dumbbells nearly touch your chin, flex your shoulder muscles and pause for a brief second.
• Slowly return to the starting position keeping your back straight and your chest out.

Be careful

• Don't jerk the dumbbells up or sway in an attempt to complete the lift.
• Don't let the dumbbells just drop. Be sure to resist the weight as you lower it slowly.

Alternative exercises to dumbbell upright rowing

• Upright rowing (Barbell)
• Dumbbell side raises
• Shoulder press (Dumbbells)
• Front shoulder press

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