Trainer Tip – Dumbbell Upright Row

The dumbbell upright row is a staple in my workout routine, which mainly targets the medial deltoid. To start, grab a pair of dumbbells that fits your strength level and stand with your feet hip width apart. With the dumbbells in front of your thighs and your core engaged, raise up your elbows until the elbows are shoulder height (any higher than shoulder height puts your rotator cuff and shoulder joint at a higher risk for injury). Once the elbows reach shoulder height, control the weight back down to starting position. Something to keep in mind when doing this exercise, is that the dumbbells should never be above your elbows through the entire movement. A good cue to help remember this is, “low wrists, high elbows!”

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