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Dumbbell Upright Row

The Dumbbell Upright Row is an upper body exercise targeting shoulder and upper back muscles. Enhancing strength and stability, it involves lifting dumbbells vertically to chest level, toning biceps and forearms. Ideal for boosting upper body power.

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Dumbbell Upright Row instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand tall, holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your body with your hands slightly less than shoulder-width apart.

Keep your back straight and engage your core.

Pull the weights up towards your chin, keeping them close to your body.

When your elbows reach shoulder height and are bent to 90 degrees, pause for a moment.

Lower the weights back down in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat.

Stand tall, holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your body with your hands slightly less than shoulder-width apart.

Keep your back straight and engage your core.

Pull the weights up towards your chin, keeping them close to your body.

When your elbows reach shoulder height and are bent to 90 degrees, pause for a moment.

Lower the weights back down in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat.

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