Comments on: How To Do Upright Rows With Optimized Form http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/ Muscle Growth / Hypertrophy, Free Muscle Building Workouts Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:18:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alex http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-54969 Alex Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:52:52 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-54969 thanks Mark :) thanks Mark :)

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-54388 Mark McManus Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:52:33 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-54388 @Alex. I think each person needs to assess this for themselves. I personally switched to shrugs and find them safer and more effective at directly stimulating the traps. @Alex. I think each person needs to assess this for themselves. I personally switched to shrugs and find them safer and more effective at directly stimulating the traps.

]]> By: Alex http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-54130 Alex Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:09:21 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-54130 Hey Mark, What's your take on upright rows being described as a contraindicated exercise for the shoulders? cheers, Alex Hey Mark,

What’s your take on upright rows being described as a contraindicated exercise for the shoulders?

cheers,

Alex

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-40768 Mark McManus Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:34:20 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-40768 @Pawel - do shrugs instead, nice and smooth and under full muscular control. @Pawel – do shrugs instead, nice and smooth and under full muscular control.

]]> By: Pawel http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-39175 Pawel Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:02:38 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-39175 sorry i meant to write about the barbell rows , wrong post could not edit sorry i meant to write about the barbell rows , wrong post could not edit

]]> By: Pawel http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-39174 Pawel Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:56:25 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-39174 It feels like my grip gives out before i can do as many as I should. As an alternative would bent over dumbell rows be just as good? It feels like my grip gives out before i can do as many as I should. As an alternative would bent over dumbell rows be just as good?

]]> By: Karan http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-31243 Karan Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:40:28 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-31243 Hey Mark, I mean like I took the barbell and put the weights on it and what not and then when I lifted it I tried doing what you did here and I didn't really feel my traps - I fell more of my triceps and shoulders. I think I may have been too concerned with how far in to lean my torso at the negative part of the movement.. Thanks in advance and thanks for this site! Hey Mark,

I mean like I took the barbell and put the weights on it and what not and then when I lifted it I tried doing what you did here and I didn’t really feel my traps – I fell more of my triceps and shoulders.

I think I may have been too concerned with how far in to lean my torso at the negative part of the movement..

Thanks in advance and thanks for this site!

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-31241 Mark McManus Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:21:06 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-31241 What do you mean Karan? At the top of the movement? Torso should be pretty much straight at the top. 2 tips - Try a narrower hand width and make sure traps take the weight fully at the bottom of the rep, relax the arms to make this happen. What do you mean Karan? At the top of the movement? Torso should be pretty much straight at the top.
2 tips – Try a narrower hand width and make sure traps take the weight fully at the bottom of the rep, relax the arms to make this happen.

]]> By: Karan http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-31238 Karan Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:13:18 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-31238 Hey Mark, I tried this, but I didn't feel my traps at all..how far up are you supposed to lean your torso? Thanks Hey Mark,

I tried this, but I didn’t feel my traps at all..how far up are you supposed to lean your torso?

Thanks

]]> By: Will Wrist Straps Increase Your Muscle Gains? | MuscleHack http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-26390 Will Wrist Straps Increase Your Muscle Gains? | MuscleHack Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:42:57 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-26390 [...] Upright Rows [...] [...] Upright Rows [...]

]]> By: Neeko http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-26103 Neeko Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:05:36 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-26103 I've been doing these with an EZ curl bar because it felt more comfortable on my wrists. I know the answer is always do what is most comfortable but I'm wondering if the angle of my wrists would shift more emphasis on my shoulders than my traps. I'll have to try this out next week. Any chance of getting a one of these guides for the barbell rows? This seems to be the one exercise I can never tell if I'm doing right. I’ve been doing these with an EZ curl bar because it felt more comfortable on my wrists. I know the answer is always do what is most comfortable but I’m wondering if the angle of my wrists would shift more emphasis on my shoulders than my traps. I’ll have to try this out next week. Any chance of getting a one of these guides for the barbell rows? This seems to be the one exercise I can never tell if I’m doing right.

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25861 Mark McManus Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:22:24 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25861 Great contribution, Yavor! Thanks for stopping by. Mark Great contribution, Yavor!
Thanks for stopping by.
Mark

]]> By: Yavor Marichkov http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25844 Yavor Marichkov Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:51:29 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25844 This post is very important for 2 reasons. - you get to learn how to develop your muscles - more importantly, by training in this way you avoid the dangers of hurting your shoulders with this exercise, because without a little momentum/optimization the shoulders are in a disadvantaged position that when forced is sure to hurt the connective tissues/cartilage This post is very important for 2 reasons.

- you get to learn how to develop your muscles
- more importantly, by training in this way you avoid the dangers of hurting your shoulders with this exercise, because without a little momentum/optimization the shoulders are in a disadvantaged position that when forced is sure to hurt the connective tissues/cartilage

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25729 Mark McManus Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:46:36 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25729 @Tyler, do what feels most comfortable. Experiment with the other grips to make sure you aren't robbing yourself of gains. I work for the government, a desk job. I'm just really interested in the quantum physics/consciousness connection. @Mohsin, thanks. @Tyler, do what feels most comfortable. Experiment with the other grips to make sure you aren’t robbing yourself of gains. I work for the government, a desk job. I’m just really interested in the quantum physics/consciousness connection.
@Mohsin, thanks.

]]> By: Mohsin Mirza http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25719 Mohsin Mirza Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:22:29 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25719 THx, It,s really great and 100% corre THx, It,s really great and 100% corre

]]> By: Tyler http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25677 Tyler Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:41:15 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25677 Hey Mark, when I do upright rows, I put my hands all the way together almost touching, but I still hit traps pretty well. I'm not trying to change the topic, but I saw in your most recent post that you were reading books on "monistic idealist interpretation of Quantum Mechanics". What do you do for a living? Hey Mark, when I do upright rows, I put my hands all the way together almost touching, but I still hit traps pretty well. I’m not trying to change the topic, but I saw in your most recent post that you were reading books on “monistic idealist interpretation of Quantum Mechanics”. What do you do for a living?

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25660 Mark McManus Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:04:27 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25660 Thanks everyone. Glad the vids are helping you all workout more effectively. Mark Thanks everyone. Glad the vids are helping you all workout more effectively.
Mark

]]> By: Flest http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25656 Flest Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:18:05 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25656 Hey Mark, great advice on these. I was afraid that I was using too much of my arms but I'll try these out and see how it goes. Loving the workout execution series! Hey Mark, great advice on these. I was afraid that I was using too much of my arms but I’ll try these out and see how it goes. Loving the workout execution series!

]]> By: george http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25621 george Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:51:34 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25621 Hey, that really works! I tried one set doing the engage thing and my traps were feeling it big time! I never did these because I couldn't feel it on my traps but it's a different ball game now. Traps are actually a bit sore already! Thanks for this. Hey, that really works! I tried one set doing the engage thing and my traps were feeling it big time!
I never did these because I couldn’t feel it on my traps but it’s a different ball game now. Traps are actually a bit sore already!
Thanks for this.

]]> By: WHO AM I http://www.musclehack.com/how-to-do-upright-rows-with-optimized-form/#comment-25619 WHO AM I Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:40:36 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=1150#comment-25619 Thanks for the advice on these, I did these yesterday and could feel me shoulders been worked too much, I wasn't letting my torso fall forward so i'll be sure to try this next week. Tahnk again Mark Thanks for the advice on these, I did these yesterday and could feel me shoulders been worked too much, I wasn’t letting my torso fall forward so i’ll be sure to try this next week.
Tahnk again Mark

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