Barbell Upright Row vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Upright Row and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Upright Row vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Upright Row and Arm Walking Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Upright Row and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Barbell Upright Row | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts and traps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,260 sessions | 172 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Upright Row
Barbell Upright Row Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the barbell to shoulder height while keeping it close to your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Since this exercise can put strain on the shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise if you hear any sounds or feel pain in your shoulders.
For a full Barbell Upright Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Upright Row exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Upright Row or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Barbell Upright Row and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Barbell Upright Row and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Barbell Upright Row needs a barbell, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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