# EZ-Bar Upright Row

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/ez-bar-upright-row

Also known as: EZ Curl Bar Upright Row

Variation of: [Barbell Upright Row](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-upright-row)

Body region: Shoulders, Back

## Equipment

- EZ Bar

## Technique

1. Stand tall holding an EZ bar in front of your thighs, overhand on the angled grips about shoulder width.
2. Pull the bar up along your body, leading with the elbows.
3. Stop when your elbows reach shoulder height and the bar is at mid-chest.
4. Lower slowly to the start.

### Cues

- Keep the bar close to the body.
- Elbows stay above the wrists all the way up.
- Stop at shoulder height if you feel any pinch in the shoulder.

### Common mistakes

- Using the narrow inner grips, which crowds the shoulder joint.
- Pulling the bar up to the chin.
- Leaning back and swinging the weight.

## Variations

- [Smith Machine Upright Row](https://heatsy.app/ex/smith-machine-upright-row)
- [Wide-Grip Upright Row](https://heatsy.app/ex/wide-grip-upright-row)

## Alternatives

- [Dumbbell Upright Row](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-upright-row)
- [Lateral Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/lateral-raise)