Weighted Row
Muscle Groups: Traps, Lats
Weighted Row focuses on Traps, Lats, with Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing in.
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Hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent, allowing the dumbbells to hang down in front of you.
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Pull the dumbbells up towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top.
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Lower the weights back down with control and repeat.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Row safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight to avoid straining your lower back.
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Don’t pull with your arms; focus on engaging your back muscles.
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Use a weight that allows you to maintain good form throughout the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Row primarily targets Traps, Lats , 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.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
