Neutral-grip Alternating Dumbbell Row
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps
Neutral-grip Alternating Dumbbell Row focuses on Lats, Traps, with Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Neutral-grip 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 a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
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Hinge at your hips, keeping a slight bend in your knees, and lower your torso until it is nearly parallel to the floor.
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Let the dumbbells hang directly below your shoulders, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
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Pull one dumbbell up towards your hip, squeezing your shoulder blade at the top of the movement while keeping your elbow close to your body.
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Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control.
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Repeat the movement with the other arm, pulling the second dumbbell towards your opposite hip.
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Continue alternating arms, maintaining a stable torso throughout the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Neutral-grip Alternating Dumbbell Row 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 Neutral-grip 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.
