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 your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.
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Hinge at your hips and slightly bend your knees, keeping your back straight and core engaged, until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor. Let the dumbbells hang directly below your shoulders.
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Pull the dumbbells up towards your chest by squeezing your shoulder blades together, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Lower the dumbbells slowly and with control back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
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.
