Incline Dumbbell Row
Muscle Groups: Upper back, Lats
Incline Dumbbell Row focuses on Upper back, Lats, with Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Incline Dumbbell Row with proper form and technique.
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Lie prone on an incline bench with your chest supported, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
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Let your arms hang straight down towards the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
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Pull the dumbbells upward towards your ribcage by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows.
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Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Incline Dumbbell Row primarily targets Upper back, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Forearm . 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 Incline Dumbbell Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Incline 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.
