Alternating Dumbbell Row
Muscle Groups: Back, Biceps, Shoulders, Abs
Alternating Dumbbell Row focuses on Back, Biceps, Shoulders, Abs, with Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Alternating Dumbbell Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each body.
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Hinge at your hips, keeping a slight bend in your knees and your back flat, allowing the dumbbells to hang directly below your shoulders.
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Engage your core and pull one dumbbell up towards your hip, squeezing your shoulder blade at the top of the movement.
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Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control.
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Immediately repeat the pulling motion with the other arm, bringing the second dumbbell towards your opposite hip.
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Lower the second dumbbell back down, completing one full repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Alternating Dumbbell Row primarily targets Back, Biceps, Shoulders, Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Alternating Dumbbell Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
