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Dumbbell Upright Row

A dumbbells movement targeting the delts. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · deltsEquipment · dumbbellCategory · shoulders

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Let the dumbbells hang in front of your thighs, with your arms fully extended.
  3. Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, exhale and lift the dumbbells straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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