Dumbbell Head Supported Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Head Supported Dumbbell Row
How to: Dumbbell Head Supported Row
- Lie face down on a bench with your head supported.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended toward the floor.
- Engage your core and pull the dumbbells towards your hips, squeezing your back muscles.
- Pause briefly at the top and then lower the dumbbells back to the start.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can lead to improper form.
- Allowing the shoulders to hunch forward during the movement.
- Not keeping the head properly supported.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench for additional support.
- Use lighter weights to maintain proper form, especially if new to the exercise.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body while rowing.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Ensure your head is supported properly to avoid neck strain.
Dumbbell Head Supported Row Alternatives
Tags
back
dumbbell
strength
shoulders
latissimus dorsi
muscle growth