EZ Bar Upright Row

Pro Tip

This movement can also be performed with a regular barbell if an EZ bar is not available.

How To

Stand upright, holding an EZ bar shoulder-width apart with an overhand grip.
Keeping your arms straight, exhale and raise your shoulders with a shrugging motion while driving your elbows upwards to lift the EZ bar.
Continue raising the EZ bar until it reaches your lower chest.
Inhale and lower the EZ bar, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Side Shoulder

Outer portion of your shoulder.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Inner Bicep

Inner portion of your bicep.

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.

Outer Bicep

Outer portion of your bicep.

Outer Forearm

A group of muscles on the outside and sides of your lower arm.

Equipment

EZ Bar

Make sure you grip the same type of curve with each hand when using an EZ bar.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

EZ Bar Upright Row

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment