upright rows

Upright rows are a popular strength training exercise that focuses on the upper back, shoulders and traps. In this exercise, you stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell or dumbbells with an overhand grip, palms facing down. Lift the bar or dumbbells up to your chest, keeping them close to your body, and then lower them back down. This exercise targets mainly the trapezius and the shoulders but also works other muscles in the upper back. To perform the upright rows exercise, start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a barbell or dumbbells in front of your body with an overhand grip, palms facing down. Lift the bar or dumbbells straight up to shoulder height, keeping them close to your body, and then lower them back down. Your elbows should be pointing out to the sides throughout the exercise. While performing this exercise, it is important to engage your core, keeping your back flat and maintaining a neutral spine. Upright rows can be performed with different weights, sets, and repetitions, depending on your fitness level and goals.