Bent-over Row with Dumbbell
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps
Bent-over Row with Dumbbell focuses on Lats, Traps, with Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bent-over Row with Dumbbell with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips, keeping your back straight and torso at about a 45-degree angle.
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With palms facing each other, exhale and pull the dumbbells towards your lower ribs, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner, keeping your back straight throughout.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Bent-over Row with Dumbbell safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back flat and avoid rounding your shoulders to prevent strain.
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Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
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Engage your core to help stabilize your body during the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Bent-over Row with Dumbbell primarily targets Lats, Traps , 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
If you enjoyed Bent-over Row with Dumbbell, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Bent-over Row with Dumbbell, 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.
