Upright Rows?

[New Jack]

Do upright rows work more of the shoulders or the traps?

 

[bm2k]

Medial deltoid is the prime mover, the traps are amongst many muscles that act as synergists and stabilisers...

 

[Drifter]

I don't recommend doing them every shoulder workout since they might injure you shoulders. Keep in mind though that I haven't found any information proves whether upright rows are dangerous or not.






If anyone has some info for me it would be appreciated.

 

[bm2k]

I find they put too much stress on my wrists to use them regularly...

 

[beastboy]

I find they put too much stress on my wrists to use them regularly...

I've found using an EZ bar cuts down on the wrist strain....

 

[bm2k]

I've found using an EZ bar cuts down on the wrist strain....

Thanks for the tip.

 

[The Shadow]

Do upright rows work more of the shoulders or the traps?

Depends on the grip.

Wide grip works more medial delt while a close grip primarily hits the traps to a greater extent.

 

[deathonthefield]

why do upright rows, if u use a decent amount of weight it puts more pressure on the inside of ur shoulder and will eventually create an impingment , its not worth it. if u want big traps give farmers walks, deadlifts, or cleans a try

 

[speedDemon]

both,yes the ez curl works great for that