PHAT: substitute for upright rows?

[traineeh]

Hi all,

Is there am exercise I can sub in to replace upright rows? These mess up my wrists a lot.

Will rep! Thanks

[Arman6]

they hurt my wrists when i go too heavy. if your wrists arent strong enough then you're limited to the weight you can use.
I'd suggest using a plate ( a lot more comfortable) , or getting low enough weight that it wont hurt

[TheJediBrah]

They're definitely not a necessary exercise.
Maybe add in some more Lat raises, or if you think that's uneccessary either just delete it, or replace with another back exercise.

[stealth_swimmer]

Try doing them with DBs instead of the BB. Lets your hands/arms be in a more natural position. I noticed last time i did them, I didn't get any pain in my rotator cuff like when I use the BB(which is why I don't do BB upright rows anymore unless it's wide grip, but for that you don't pull as high)

[akmusclehamster]

i think DB shrugs will always work the traps better than upright rows 10 times out of 10
sets of 8-12 with a mississippi count at the top

and if you have the equipment for it cleans and snatches