Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Cable Upright Row

A accessory vertical pull movement for shoulders.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

8–20 reps

Also trains

back, biceps

Set up

Hold a low cable attachment with a comfortable grip and stand tall.

Execute

Pull upward with elbows leading only to a comfortable height, then lower slowly.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Stop below discomfort.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Using a narrow painful grip or raising beyond shoulder comfort.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.