There are rowing machines, and then there are rowing exercises that mimic the signature upper body pulling movement that you do while rowing on a machine. Within the latter category are upright rows, ...
To do a high pull, hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides. Pull the dumbbells up and back towards your shoulders, externally ...
Standing rows, or upright rows, are an exercise that will strengthen the shoulders, arms, and core. Brigette Williams of Living Balanced says you can use just about any equipment: dumbbells, a kettle ...