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cable upright row

Shoulders ·Cable ·Beginner

cable upright row demonstration

Muscles worked

Delts Traps Biceps

How to do cable upright row

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the cable attachment with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
  3. Pull the cable attachment straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Slowly lower the cable attachment back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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