LiftsmithCable upright row
A isolation exercise for the side delts and traps, with help from the front delts. Equipment: cable machine.
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WorksSide deltsTrapsFront delts
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How to do it
- Setup: Straight bar on a low pulley, hands shoulder width.
- Elbows lead up to shoulder height
- Stop before the shoulders pinch
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