Barbell Upright Row vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions vs 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Upright Row and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Barbell Upright Row vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press: 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 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Upright Row and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Barbell Upright Row | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 146 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Barbell Upright Row or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Barbell Upright Row more often — 4,260 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press. 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Barbell Upright Row and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Barbell Upright Row needs a barbell, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
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