Popsugar Fitness Workouts What Are Compound Exercises — Plus, the Best Ones 13 Compound Exercises to Fast-Track Your Fitness Goals October 28, 2024 by Tamara Pridgett View On One Page Photo 8 of 13 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 8 Upright Row Grab a pair of dumbbells. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Let the dumbbells rest in front of you on your thighs with your palms facing inward (toward your thighs). Begin raising the dumbbells up to your shoulders. Your elbows will bend out to the sides. Keep the weights close to your body throughout the movement. Slowly lower the weights back down to starting position. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsStrength TrainingFull-Body Exercises