Comments on: How to do High pulls/Upright rows

By: Terry Schmidt

Terry Schmidt — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:16:55 +0000

Not a fan of upright rows!!!

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By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:08:43 +0000

@ Matthias: Alright man, ‘fess up. Are you a professional trainer? Professional athlete? Or just one hell of a knowledgeable guy? Your comments are always spot on and you seem to catch things that the average reader misses or takes for granted. Not only that, but when you do have a comment that issues a correction or disagrees with a post, you are always professional and courteous. Keep the comments coming, Matthias!

Now to respond to your comment. . . I agree that “high pulls” are typically associated with training the Olympic Lifts. However some people use the terms “high pull” and “upright row” interchangeably and we just wanted to be sure to use both terms so as not to exclude anyone. Kind of like “pull up” and “chin up” are considered different exercises by many, but the terms are used interchangeably by some.

And for the record. . . I typically use the Hang High Pull with clients as opposed to Upright Rows. Thanks again!

By: Matthias

Matthias — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:59:28 +0000

In the video you show upright rows. High pulls are an explosive movement.

High pulls are done from the floor. It’s an olympic weight lifting assistance exercise. It’s a first step in the direction of cleans. and similar to hang cleans you can do hang high pulls and so you have the same options (from below the knees, from above the knees, …)

By: Chris C

Chris C — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:07:54 +0000

Love this exercise. High Pulls did more for my delts in six months that years of pressing. And I agree with Vic that “laterals” are useless and even potentially damaging to your shoulder capsule as you get into heavier weights, but then all islolation exercises are not useful for that matter.

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:35:55 +0000

@ Colm I personally like the hang high pull better (with the dip). Its a more athletic movement and gets you some leg involvement.

I wouldnt alternate, pick one and stick with it.

By: Colm Ivers

Colm Ivers — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:24:31 +0000

So when should you alternate between the two variations?