Is the Upright Row Bad for Your Shoulders? How to Do It Safely

Is the Upright Row Bad for Your Shoulders? How to Do It Safely

Artem Olekhnovych
Published on: 15/10/2026

The upright row has a bad reputation, and some of it is earned. Here is why it irritates some shoulders, and the grip and height changes that make it safer.

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