Exercise technique

dumbbell one arm upright row

The dumbbell one arm upright row is a unilateral shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the traps and biceps. It involves lifting a dumbbell with one arm in an upright rowing motion.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Let the dumbbell hang at arm's length in front of your thighs, with your palm facing your body.
  3. Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, exhale and lift the dumbbell straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbow.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Which other muscles are involved?

Traps, Biceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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