Barbell Upright Row vs Dumbbell Upright Row
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions vs 663. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Upright Row and Dumbbell Upright Row and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Upright Row vs Dumbbell Upright Row: 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 663 for Dumbbell Upright Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Upright Row and Dumbbell Upright Row 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 Dumbbell Upright Row Differ
| What differs | Barbell Upright Row | Dumbbell Upright Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,260 sessions | 663 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 Dumbbell Upright Row
Dumbbell Upright Row Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Lift the dumbbell to shoulder height while keeping it close to your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- It's an exercise that can strain the shoulders, so if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Dumbbell Upright Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Upright Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Upright Row or Dumbbell Upright Row?
Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions against 663 for Dumbbell Upright Row. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Barbell Upright Row and Dumbbell Upright Row need?
Barbell Upright Row needs a barbell, and Dumbbell Upright Row needs a dumbbell.
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