Cable Upright Row
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The cable upright row primarily targets the shoulder muscles and upper back, focusing on developing shoulder strength and size. This exercise also engages the trapezius muscles, improving posture and shoulder stability.
How to do it
- Stand facing a cable machine with feet hip-width apart.
- Grip the cable with both hands, keeping the arms extended downward.
- Pull the cable upward, keeping the elbows higher than the wrists.
- Lift until the cable reaches chin level.
- Lower back to the starting position with control.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Lateral Trapezius Upper Fibers
Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior Rhomboids
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