Upright rows - barbell vs. dumbbell

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I was reading something online last night about upright barbell rows being dangerous for your shoulders, and that's when it hit me - they have definitely been straining my shoulders lately..

I got the 1st hint of this when I've been doing my dumbbell inclines lately - when I put the dumbbells down after my set while still seated on the bench (which stretches your shoulder), I'd get some tightness and a little pain.. I couldn't figure out why, as this never seemed to happen before..

Then when I was doing my shoulder exercise a few days later, I realized that on upright barbell rows, they have been straining my shoulders.. Those last few reps I get like a tight uneasy feeling in my shoulders..

So now after reading the article last night, it all made sense.. Now I was reading with dumbbells, there's a lot less strain put on the shoulder - and that if you lean forward a little when you're doing them, it puts even less strain.. So what is you guys' opinion? Are they better with dumbbells?

For me DB upright rows are uncomfortable and awkward. I prefer doing them with a barbell.