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Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a barbell with a wide overhand grip (wider than shoulder-width). 2. Let the bar rest in front of your thighs with arms fully extended and core engaged. 3. Pull the bar straight up along your body by leading with your elbows. 4. Raise the bar to about upper chest level, keeping elbows higher than your wrists. 5. Pause briefly at the top and squeeze your shoulders. 6. Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position under control.

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Barbell Wide Grip Upright Row
Primary muscle
Primary: Deltoids (lateral/side shoulders) Secondary: Trapezius
Secondary muscles
biceps, upper back
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Shoulders

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