Glossary - U

Upright Row

Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Trapezius, Biceps

Description: Stand upright and hold a barbell or dumbbells with an overhand grip in front of your thighs. Pull the weight upwards towards your chin by leading with your elbows out and up. Slowly lower the weight back down.

Pro Tip: Keep your elbows higher than your hands to better engage the shoulders and avoid injury.

Unilateral Deadlift (Single-Leg Deadlift)

Muscle Groups: Hamstrings, Glutes, Core

Description: Stand on one leg and hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in the opposite hand. Hinge forward at the hips while extending the free leg back. Keep your back straight and return to the upright position in a controlled manner.

Pro Tip: Engage your core and avoid letting your hips tilt to the side to maintain balance and target the hamstrings effectively.