Dumbbell Bent Over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Brachioradialis, Teres Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Over Dumbbell Row
How to: Dumbbell Bent Over Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight, and let the dumbbells hang in front of you.
- Pull the dumbbells towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Hunching the back instead of maintaining a flat back.
- Using too much momentum instead of engaging the back muscles.
- Not completing the range of motion by not fully extending the arms.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with one arm at a time for added stability.
- Use a bench for support if needed.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips to avoid lower back strain.
- Use a controlled motion, focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top.
- Start with a lighter weight to ensure proper form before progressing.
Dumbbell Bent Over Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
dumbbell
pull
upper body
muscle building