Seated Dumbbell Row
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Traps
Seated Dumbbell Row focuses on Shoulders, Traps, with Lats, Biceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Dumbbell Row with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and lean slightly forward.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms extended towards the floor and palms facing each other.
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Pull the dumbbells towards your lower rib cage while keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Seated Dumbbell Row safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders to prevent injury.
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Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
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Don't swing the weights; focus on slow, controlled movements to target the muscles effectively.
Secondary Muscles
While Seated Dumbbell Row primarily targets Shoulders, Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lats, Biceps . 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 Seated Dumbbell Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Seated 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.
