Bent Over Dumbbell Rows
Quick answer
Bent Over Dumbbell Rows is a beginner compound dumbbell exercise that mainly works the middle back, with the lats, shoulders and lower back assisting.
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Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
How to do Bent Over Dumbbell Rows
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.
- 2
Keep your back straight and bend over at the hips until your back is almost parallel with the floor. This is your starting position.
- 3
Keeping the rest of your body stationary and your elbows in, row the dumbbells up towards your body. Focusing on contracting your back muscles as you do so.
- 4
Hold the contraction at the top for a second then slowly return to the starting position.
Form cues
- This exercise is not recommended for people with back problems.
- Don't swing or bounce your body when performing this exercise.
- Keep your back straight as you raise the dumbbells.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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