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 flat bench with your feet firmly on the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
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Lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight, and let your arms hang naturally towards the floor.
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Engage your core and pull the dumbbells upwards towards your torso, driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Pause briefly at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your upper back.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control, extending your arms fully.
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.
