# Upright Row
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## Physiology
- Shoulder Abduction (Lateral Deltoids)
- Scapular Elevation (Upper Traps)
- Elbow Flexion (Biceps)
## Technique
- Keep the bar in close to your body
- Pull through the elbows, not the wrists ("row out and up, not just straight up")
- End the lift when elbows reach shoulder height
- Take 1.2x shoulder-width grip
## Variation: Standing Rope Upright Row
- Pull the rope apart when initiating the concentric
- Double overhand grip, staggered foot stance
- Lean slightly back, pull rope up along the front of your torso
- Stop lift when your elbows are around shoulder-level
## Rep Zone
Moderate weight, 8-12 reps
## Errors
- Bringing the elbows up too high
- Turning it into a front raise