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 your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.
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Hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent, allowing the dumbbells to hang straight down towards the floor.
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Engage your back muscles and pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control, extending your arms fully.
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.
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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.
