Shoulder and Upright Rows

[Tms31078]

i've had a nagging shoulder pain and it is getting better, but upright rows seem to hurt it the most, so i don't do them anymore. is this a necessary lift, if so what should i replace it with? i do shrugs already, but just curious if i need to replace the uprights?

[ihop1411]

side dumbell laterals/raises?

[Tms31078]

i already do lat raises and front raises. however, uprights hit the traps more. are upright rows even a necessary lift if one is already doing shrugs?

[rocketman44]

i already do lat raises and front raises. however, uprights hit the traps more. are upright rows even a necessary lift if one is already doing shrugs?

Nope. Both shrugs and upright rows are for the traps. The upright row is often cited as a potentially problem-causing exercise because of stress on the rotator cuffs. Shrugs usually carry no caveats and should be fine. If the uprights are bothering you, dispense with them and concentrate on shrugs.

[BobbyLite]

try dumbell shrugs like this guy, bringing shoulders up and back
http://youtube.com/watch?v=iYEhDzkbTBw

[pdigs]

If you want to do upright rows, you can do what I call safe upright rows. I learned them from a Charles Glass video.

Take a wide grip (about shoulder width or wider) and only raise the bar to the bottom of your chest. This creates constant tension in the side delts and is a great mass builder.

I have had problems with upright rows in the past hurting but never with these safe upright rows. Give them a try.

[Dr Clay]

I recommend that people who have shoulder problems (or don't want shoulder problems) avoid upright rows.

There are many other ways to hit your delts and traps.

[MDyoung86]

I personally love upright rows, I feel they are a great exercise. However coming from someone who has had shoulder surgery and had to take over 6 months off and go to PT 3-4 times a week, I would avoid them if they bother you. My injury occured from a series of issues with the military press, not upright rows. I couldnt do any type of military press for a long time, it sucked, had to try and work my shoulders other ways. My workout partner says upright rows agitate his shoulder as well, so he either does a different exercise or goes lighter and controlled with higher reps.