Upright Row With Dumbbells

Starting Position

• hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in each of your hands in front of your thighs
• the palms of the hands point to the body
• the feet are shoulder width apart
• your knees and elbows are slightly bent

Correct Execution

• the elbows lead the motion
• pull them up until they are in one line with the shoulder girdle
• in the final position the weights are directly in front of your chest
• do not let the wrists bend downwards
• your upper body remains straight and does not swing
• always hold the hand in extension to your forearm
• after holding the final position shortly, lead the weights down again slowly
• repeat the exercise several times for an effective shoulder workout

tip for the workout

• if you hold the weights a bit more apart, you will require the deltoid even more
• if you hold them closer, the focus will lie on the trapezius