Thread: Upright Rows

Originally Posted by RexStunnahH

Anyone have this problem,or know of this problem:

When I do upright rows,as soon as I reach the top I get this sharp pain and a clicking sound in my wrists.I have tried dropping the weight,but even that doesn't help.I get tired of the same old shrugs and want to switch to something new.Anybody know any other excercises for traps besides shrugs and upright rows?

Also.For longer than a year I have been having to do dumbell presses instead of the usual barbell for the bench.It doesn't matter if it's incline or flat I get this sharp pain like in my front delt and it is always on my right side.I have tried dropping the weight and also using diffrent grips,but still nothing has worked.Everything is okay when I use the dumbells.It's just that I can't seem to use the barbell.

Try using a Cambered Bar (aka EZ Curl Bar) for your upright rows....it's a lot easier on your wrists.....As far as your front delt problem goes....find a SPORTS doctor that knows about rotator problems and get checked out.

Good Luck!!

Maybe your grip is too narrow, try a little wider grip.

This is a common complaint. To solve it, switch to dumbell upright rows, which will allow the freedom to position your wrists more comfortably by slightly changing the angle of pull.