Cable Upright Row
Target your traps and shoulders with the Cable Upright Row. A controlled pull for upper body strength.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Grab the straight bar attachment that is connected to the low pulley with both hands using an overhand grip. Your palms should be facing your body, and your hands should be less than shoulder-width apart.
3. Stand up straight and brace your core. Allow your arms to be fully extended with a slight bend in the elbows to reduce stress on the joints.
4. Pull the bar upwards, leading with your elbows, and keep the bar close to your body.
5. Lift the bar to around chest level (or until your elbows are at shoulder height), ensuring that your elbows remain higher than your forearms throughout the movement.
6. Pause at the top of the motion and squeeze your shoulder muscles.
7. Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position while keeping control of the weight.
8. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Remember to breathe out on the lift upwards and breathe in as you lower the bar. Maintain a steady pace and avoid using momentum to lift the weight, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise and increase the risk of injury.
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