Bent-over Row with Dumbbell
Muscle Groups: Upper back, Shoulders
Bent-over Row with Dumbbell focuses on Upper back, Shoulders, with Lats, Biceps, Forearm 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 hip-width apart and hinge forward at your hips, keeping your back straight.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, allowing your arms to hang extended towards the floor.
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Pull the dumbbells up towards the sides of your chest, flaring your elbows wide and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Bent-over Row with Dumbbell primarily targets Upper back, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lats, Biceps, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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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.
