Standing Dumbbell Upright Row
The Standing Dumbbell Upright Row is a compound strength exercise performed with dumbbells. It primarily targets the traps, with the biceps and shoulders working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
dumbbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
- Keep your palms facing your body.
- Pull the dumbbells up along your body to chest height, leading with your elbows.
- Keep the dumbbells close to your body throughout.
- Lower with control and repeat.