Proudly serving those who serve

---

10 November 2023

Back to newsletter​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Fitness: Upright rows

​Great exercise to build shoulder strength and stability...IF you do not have shoulder issues. If you have any impingements please find a substitute for this exercise.  Here are some great coaching points of the movement. Grasp a barbell or dumbbells and allow it to hang in front of you at the length of your arms. Your palms should be facing your body. Standing up straight, adjust your grip so that your hands are about in line with the thighs. Shoulder-width apart (no closer) is recommended for wrist and shoulder safety.  Brace the abdominals, keep the back straight, chest up, and eyes focused forward. Lift the barbell straight up toward the chin, leading with the elbows and keeping the bar close to the body. Breathe out during the effort. Your arms should go no higher than parallel with the top of your chest. Slightly less is OK.  Pause at the top of the lift and then return the barbell back to the starting position, breathing in as you lower it.   
 
Source: Fire Rescue Fitness (FRF)

---

Back to newsletter​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​