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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Cable Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Trapezius, Biceps

Exercise Description

The cable upright row builds strong, defined shoulders and upper traps. This move creates that powerful V-shape look while strengthening your pulling muscles.

How To

1. Set cable machine to lowest position and attach straight bar or rope handle 2. Stand close to machine, grab handle with overhand grip, hands about shoulder-width apart 3. Start with arms extended, then pull the handle straight up toward your chin in one smooth motion during cable upright row 4. Keep elbows higher than your wrists throughout the entire cable upright row movement 5. Lower the weight slowly back to starting position and repeat for desired reps

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight and shoulders back throughout the cable upright row movement • Pull with your elbows leading the movement, not your hands or wrists • Stop when the handle reaches about chest level during each cable upright row rep • Keep the weight close to your body throughout the entire range of motion

Common Mistakes

• Pulling the handle too high toward your neck, which can cause shoulder pain during cable upright row • Using your back to swing the weight up instead of controlled shoulder and trap muscles • Letting your elbows drop below your wrists, which reduces the effectiveness of cable upright row

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