Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

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Exercise Description
Main Target Muscles	Upper Back
Secondary Target Muscles	Biceps, Lats, Lower Back, Shoulders Abs, Traps
Workout Type	Strength
Gym Gear	Dumbbell
Fitness Level	Beginner
Compound/Isolated	Compound
Power Move	Pull

Target Muscle Group: Upper Back

Overview of Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

The dumbbell row, a variation on the barbell bent-over row which is an exercise that builds muscle and strength. You can vary the position of your back muscles. To maximize the growth of your back muscles, try different angles and hand positions.

Rows are essential movement patterns important for building muscle mass and strength. Find a variation of rowing that you like and start to improve.

You can perform the dumbbell row during your back exercises, upper-body workouts, pull workouts, and full-body workouts.

How to Do it

Stand while maintaining a neutral grip on the dumbbells in your hands.
Keep your head up until your torso is parallel to the floor or slightly higher. Then, drive the elbows behind your body and retract the shoulder blades.
Move the dumbbells towards you until your elbows reach the midline. Then, slowly lower them back to their original position.
Continue repeating until you reach the desired number.

Exercise Tips

Try different head positions to find the one that works best for you.
To avoid arching your spine, keep your abdominals toned as you pull the dumbbells in your body.
Do not allow momentum to dictate your movements. Instead, control dumbbells for the entire rep.
A false grip is a technique that allows you to hold the dumbbell in your hand while you are bending your back. Do not wrap your thumb around the dumbbell.
Do not allow your head to protrude forward when you pull.
Also, make sure the shoulder blade is free to move on the rib cage. Do not lock your shoulder blade. Instead, move it through the glenohumeral joint.

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