Dumbbell Bent over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Brachioradialis, Teres Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Over Dumbbell Row
How to: Dumbbell Bent over Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
- Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight and letting the dumbbells hang down.
- Pull the dumbbells towards your hips, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Lower the weights back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it flat.
- Not fully extending the arms during the movement.
- Using too much momentum to lift the weights.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise with one arm at a time for better control.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid strain.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you lift the dumbbells.
- Avoid using your lower back to lift; engage your core instead.
Dumbbell Bent over Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
dumbbell
upper body
row
muscle building