Strength · Recomp guide
Upright Cable Row
The upright cable row is an intermediate strength exercise for your traps, using cable.
- Main muscles
- Traps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Setup
Attach a straight bar or rope to a low cable. Stand close with an overhand grip about shoulder-width.
How to do it
- Stand tall and brace.
- Pull the bar up along your body, elbows leading.
- Stop with your elbows around shoulder height.
- Lower under control.
Coaching cues
- Elbows up and out.
- Smooth, steady pull.
Common mistakes
- Pulling the bar up to your chin.
- Leaning back.
Safety
Keep the grip shoulder-width or wider and stop at shoulder height to spare your shoulders.
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