Trapezius Exercise – Upright Barbell Row

In this post you’ll learn the correct way to complete the upright barbell row exercise for the traps or trapezius.

Exercise Details

• Main Muscle Worked: Traps (Trapezius)

• Other Muscles Worked: Biceps, Shoulders

• Equipment Needed: Barbell

• Exercise Type: Compound

Starting Position:

Standing upright, grasp a barbell with your hands about shoulder width apart.

Let the bar hang straight down in front of you.

Keep your body and wrists straight.

Pull the bar straight up towards your chin, keeping it close to your body.

Concentrate on either pulling with your traps or the front of your shoulders, depending on what you want to work most.

Finishing Position:

Lower slowly to the starting position.

Don’t cheat by leaning forward or backward.

Don’t swing!

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