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Dumbbell Upright Row

Reps
10–15
Kit
Dumbbell
Video from @CDornerFitness, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs, palms facing you.

  2. 2

    Breathe out as you pull the dumbbells straight up toward your chin, leading with your elbows.

  3. 3

    Breathe in as you lower the dumbbells back down slowly.

  4. 4

    Keep the weights close to your body and repeat.

Where you should feel it: Your shoulders and upper back.

What your coach says mid-set

  • “Elbows lead the way up”
  • “Weights stay close to your body”
  • “Elbows stop at shoulder height”

Common mistakes

Pulling higher than feels comfortable for your shoulders

Stop lower, around chest height, if your shoulders pinch.

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