Barbell Upright Row
Freeweight IntermediateBarbell upright rows pull the bar up the front of your body toward your chin, loading the side delts and traps. Lead with your elbows and keep the bar close. Main muscles: side delts and traps.
Barbell Upright Row vs similar exercises
Barbell Upright Row vs Smith-Machine Upright Row
Barbell Upright RowSmith-Machine Upright Row
Same main muscles at the same intensity — the difference is in how you perform it.
- EquipmentFree weightsGuided machine
Barbell Upright Row vs Cable Upright Row
Barbell Upright RowCable Upright Row
- Side delts
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Barbell Upright Row vs Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Barbell Upright RowDumbbell Lateral Raise
- Upper traps
- Side delts
0%50%100%- LevelIntermediateBeginner
Barbell Upright Row vs One-Arm Cable Lateral Raise
Barbell Upright RowOne-Arm Cable Lateral Raise
- Upper traps
- Side delts
0%50%100%- LevelIntermediateBeginner
