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Bent-over dumbbell row

A hinged row that pulls two dumbbells up to your ribs to build a strong upper back and better posture.

IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 10 reps

How to do it

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and hinge at your hips with soft knees until your torso leans well forward.
  2. Let the weights hang below your shoulders with your back flat.
  3. Pull your elbows back and up until the dumbbells reach your ribs.
  4. Lower them slowly until your arms are straight.

Form tips

  • Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top.
  • Keep your neck in line with your back.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: moderateForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: strongLats: moderateLower back: moderateTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
Upper backLatsBicepsLower back

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