How to perform Upright Row (EZ Bar)

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Upright Row (EZ Bar)

Also known as: Upright Row (EZ Bar).

Upright row with an EZ bar and a comfortable overhand grip.

How to perform this exercise

Stand upright with feet grounded, holding an EZ bar overhand on comfortable matching angled grips in front of the thighs; arms long.
Raise the bar close to the torso by moving elbows outward, stopping around lower-chest height or earlier for comfort, then lower with no hip swing.

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Progressive overload

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