Barbell Squat to Upright Row
- Zielmuskel
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- Equipment
- Barbell
- Körperregion
- Thighs
- Typ
- Strength
The barbell squat to upright row is a compound combo that chains a squat into a pull. The squat works the thighs (quads and glutes), while the upright row trains the shoulders and upper traps. Performed as one fluid movement, it builds full-body strength and conditioning in a single rep.
Barbell Squat to Upright Row: So führst du sie aus
- 1Stand tall holding a barbell with an overhand grip, hands about shoulder-width apart, the bar resting against the front of your thighs.
- 2Set your feet shoulder-width apart with toes turned slightly out, and brace your core before you descend.
- 3Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower into a squat until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor, keeping your chest up and the bar close to your body.
- 4Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees together.
- 5As you reach the top, pull the barbell straight up the front of your torso, leading with your elbows until the bar reaches roughly chest height.
- 6Keep your elbows higher than your wrists at the top of the pull, then lower the bar back down to your thighs under control.
- 7Complete your reps, then set the bar down safely with a flat back.
Technik-Tipps
- Sequence the movement cleanly — finish standing fully upright before you start the upright row, rather than yanking the bar up while still rising.
- Use a lighter load than you would for a standalone squat, since the upright row is the limiting link and demands cleaner technique.
- Keep the bar traveling close to your body on the pull, and stop the elbows at shoulder height to spare the shoulder joint.
- Brace your core and keep a neutral spine throughout so the squat portion stays safe under load.
Häufige Fehler
- Letting the knees cave inward during the squat, which stresses the knee joint and leaks power on the drive up.
- Rounding the lower back at the bottom of the squat, which puts the spine at risk under the bar.
- Pulling the elbows above shoulder height on the upright row, which pinches the shoulder and can cause impingement.
- Using momentum from the squat to fling the bar up instead of controlling the pull, which removes tension and increases the chance of a miss.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What muscles does the barbell squat to upright row work?
The squat portion works the thighs — quadriceps and glutes — while the upright row trains the shoulders and upper trapezius. Because it links the two, it works the lower and upper body in one rep.
How should I stand for this exercise?
Set your feet about shoulder-width apart with your toes turned slightly out for the squat, and hold the bar with an overhand grip roughly shoulder-width on the bar.
Is the barbell squat to upright row good for beginners?
It can be, but only after you can squat and upright row separately with good form. Start light, since combo lifts demand more coordination, and master each half before chaining them.
How many sets and reps should I do?
For general strength and conditioning, 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps with a moderate load works well. Keep the weight light enough to perform both movements cleanly.
