Barbell Wide-Grip Upright Row
The upright row with the hands set wide; the elbows travel out to the sides, easier on the wrists and shoulders than a narrow grip.
How to do it
Setup
Bar at the thighs, overhand grip well outside the shoulders, standing tall.
Steps
- Pull the bar up along the body, elbows leading out wide.
- Stop with the elbows at shoulder height.
- Lower along the body to straight arms.
Common mistakes
Grip creeping narrower: set the hands wide and keep them there. Elbows climbing past shoulder height: the top of the shoulder gets crowded; stop level. Heaving the bar with the hips: stand still; lighter bar.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
