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In an earlier article, we discussed the upright row and its potential as a favorable training exercise for athletes seeking to increase movement-specific strength (such as in Olympic weightlifting), muscle hypertrophy (in the traps and deltoids), or improve performance in fitness WODs. However, some athletes and coaches feel that this move provides greater risks to…
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