Barbell Upright Row vs Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin

Side-by-side comparison of Barbell Upright Row and Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin. See which exercise suits your training goals, equipment, and fitness level.

Attribute Barbell Upright Row Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin
Primary Muscle Traps Shoulders
Secondary Muscles None Triceps
Equipment Short bar Machine
MET Value 4.5 4.5
Calories (30 min, 70 kg) ≈ 158 cal ≈ 158 cal
Video Quality 4K 4K
Male & Female Yes Yes
Multiple Angles Yes Yes

When to choose Barbell Upright Row

Choose Barbell Upright Row when you have access to Short bar and want a structured exercise for Traps.

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When to choose Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin

Choose Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin when you have access to Machine and want a structured exercise for Shoulders.

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The Verdict

Barbell Upright Row focuses on Traps while Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin targets Shoulders. They differ in equipment: Barbell Upright Row uses short bar, while Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin uses machine. The best choice depends on your goals, equipment, and program. Many coaches include both for complete development..

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbell Upright Row better than Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin?

Neither is universally better. Barbell Upright Row (MET 4.5) and Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin (MET 4.5) serve different purposes. Barbell Upright Row uses short bar and targets Traps, while Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin uses machine and targets Shoulders. Choose based on your goals and available equipment.

Can I replace Barbell Upright Row with Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin?

They target different primary muscles (Traps vs Shoulders), so replacing one with the other may change your training stimulus. Consider the equipment requirements (Short bar vs Machine).

Which burns more calories, Barbell Upright Row or Tekan Bahu Duduk – Mesin?

Both burn approximately 158 cal/30 min (based on a 70 kg person), as they share the same MET value of 4.5.

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