Upright row with EZ bar

Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Back

Exercise type: EZ-bar

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Weight

Average per rep (kg)*: 18

Average per rep (lbs)*: 39

Description: Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding an EZ bar in front of your thighs using a shoulder-width, overhand grip. Exhale as you lift the bar, pulling it up towards your lower or middle chest. Do not pull the bar any higher. Hold the bar at the top position for a count of two, ensuring you maintain good form. Inhale as you slowly lower the bar back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Repeat the lifting and lowering motion for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Exercise ID: 00420

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Exercise tips and tricks

Grip Technique: Use a wide grip to better focus on your shoulders rather than your traps. Your hands should be placed wider than shoulder-width apart on the EZ bar.
Controlled Movement: Always lift and lower the bar in a controlled manner. Avoid using momentum, which can cause improper form and potential injury.
Elbow Positioning: Keep your elbows higher than your forearms throughout the movement. This ensures that the shoulders are doing the majority of the work.
Avoid Over-Extension: Do not raise the bar too high. Bringing the bar roughly to chest level or just below your chin is adequate. Over-extending can place unnecessary stress on your shoulders.
Stable Stance: Maintain a stable stance with your feet shoulder-width apart. This helps in maintaining balance and control during the exercise.
Breathing Technique: Exhale as you lift the bar upwards and inhale as you lower it back down. Proper breathing helps in maintaining rhythm and supports muscle engagement.
Engage Your Core: Keep your core engaged to ensure proper posture and to avoid putting pressure on your lower back.
Smooth Transitions: Avoid jerky movements. Smooth and deliberate transitions will help maximize muscle engagement and minimize the risk of injury.
Mind-Muscle Connection: Focus mentally on using your shoulder muscles to lift the bar. This mind-muscle connection can enhance the effectiveness of the exercise.
Thumb Placement: Place your thumbs under the bar along with your fingers. This will provide a more secure grip and prevent the bar from slipping.

Exercise overview

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