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High Pulls Instead of Upright Rows
Replace upright rows with high pulls when training the shoulders and traps. In the high pull, keep the hands higher than the elbows so the shoulder stays in a more externally rotated position, which can reduce impingement stress while still hitting the delts and traps effectively.
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“Well, this exercise is literally putting you in elevation in internal rotation... Pretty much the exact position that we're in when we're holding a bar in an upright row.”
huberman · Essentials: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools | Jeff Cavaliere · Feb 19, 2026 · 20:36 · open ↗
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