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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Trapezius, Biceps

Exercise Description

The dumbbell upright row builds strong shoulders and upper traps. It shapes your delts while improving shoulder width and upper body strength.

How To

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing your body. 2. Keep your core tight and shoulders back as you lift the dumbbells straight up along your torso. 3. Pull your elbows high and wide, bringing the dumbbells up to chest level in the dumbbell upright row motion. 4. Squeeze your shoulders at the top, then slowly lower the weights back to starting position. 5. Repeat for your target reps, keeping the dumbbell upright row movement smooth and controlled.

Form Tips

• Keep the dumbbells close to your body throughout the entire dumbbell upright row movement. • Lead with your elbows, pulling them higher than your wrists at the top position. • Don't lift the weights above chest level to avoid shoulder strain during dumbbell upright rows. • Control the lowering phase - don't let gravity drop the weights.

Common Mistakes

• Lifting the dumbbells too high above chest level, which can hurt your shoulders. • Using your back to swing the weights instead of proper dumbbell upright row form. • Letting the weights drift away from your body during the dumbbell upright row motion.

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