Upright row grip question

msunat97

Quick question for the board...when doing Upright Rows with a straight Barbell, was is the proper grip width to use? Wide, shoulder width or close grip?

Thanks!

AllanMisner

Depending on the flexibility you have in your joints (wrist, elbow and shoulder), you should be able to do all three. I tend to stick with the shoulder width as it puts less stress on my elbows and shoulders than the narrow or wide grips.

_benjammin

Define "proper".
I've read the suggested hand placement is the same for rows as bench. I row one finger width narrower than I bench.

ElliottTN

For upright rows: if you already have a deltoid lift then go for narrow to target more of your traps. If you don't have an auxiliary deltoid lift of are prone to shoulder problems then use a wider grip.

_benjammin

opps, I was thinking bent over rows, not UPRIGHT, sorry.