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Dumbbell upright row

A isolation exercise for the side delts and traps, with help from the front delts. Equipment: dumbbells.

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WorksSide deltsTrapsFront delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Dumbbells in front of the thighs.
  2. Elbows lead up to shoulder height
  3. Lower slowly

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