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EZ-Bar Upright Row
An upright row variation using an EZ-bar for more comfortable wrist positioning.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- lateral deltoid · trapezius · anterior deltoid · biceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- EZ bar
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand holding an EZ-bar with a shoulder-width grip on the angled portions.
- Pull the bar straight up along your body toward your chin.
- Lead with your elbows, keeping them above your hands.
- Lower with control.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Pull only as high as your shoulders allow without pinching.
- Keep the bar close to your body throughout the movement.
- Avoid swinging or using your legs to lift the weight.