Shoulders

Cable Upright Row

Starting position

  • Stand in front of the cable, cable at the bottom, bar at shoulder width with an overhand grip.
  • Upright, arms straight.

Execution

  • Pull the bar close to the body to just below the chest, elbows leading upward.
  • Lower slowly.
  • Breathe out as you pull.

Common mistakes

  • Pulling too high, which strains the shoulders.
  • Using the upper body for momentum.
  • Bending the wrists a lot.