8 Killer Upper Body Workouts For Men

#6 Wide Grip Barbell Upright Row

The wide grip upright barbell row is an effective compound exercise for the shoulders as it targets the deltoids for wider shoulders. Doing the upright row by holding the barbell wider than your shoulder width helps in engaging more of the deltoid muscles and avoiding injuries.

Instructions

Step 1: Hold a barbell using an overhand grip with palms facing downwards. Keep your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 2: Keep your body straight and the weight of your body equally distributed on both your feet.

Step 3: Pull the bar up using the sides of the shoulders and keep your elbows flared out throughout the movement. Pause for 1-2 seconds when the barbell reaches your chest.

Step 3: Now lower the barbell back to the starting position without bending your torso.

Important Tip: Do 2 sets of 10-12 reps each. Do not let your elbows go over shoulder level. Stop the motion once your elbows are in line with your shoulders.

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