Exercise:

Upright Rows

Target Muscle:

Traps

Secondary Muscles:

Shoulders, Upper Back

Equipment Needed:

EZ-Curl Bar or Straight Bar

Proper Execution:

Using a narrow grip and shoulder width stance, hold the bar with an overhand grip. Fully extend your arms in front of you, and keeping your elbows up high, pull the weight towards your chin. Pause briefly at the top and then lower the weight back to the starting position.

Tips:

Make sure to keep your elbows higher than your wrists throughout the entire movement. Also focus on keeping the bar close to your body as you lift and lower the weight.