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Dumbbell Single Arm Upright Row

Execution Guide

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand in front of your thigh.
  2. Pull the dumbbell straight up along your body, leading with the elbow.
  3. Raise until your elbow reaches shoulder height.
  4. Lower slowly back to the starting position.
  5. Complete all reps on one side before switching.

Range of Motion

Dumbbell at thigh level to elbow at shoulder height.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Pulling above shoulder height
  • ×Rotating the torso
  • ×Using momentum instead of controlled movement

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48 hours

Goal

Build the deltoids and traps with unilateral upright pulling

Difficulty

Intermediate

Burn (10m)

25-40

Equipment

Dumbbell

Anatomy

Primary
Medial DeltoidsUpper Trapezius
Secondary
Anterior DeltoidsBiceps