Form cues
- Flat back
- Lead with elbows
- Engage core
- Squeeze shoulder blades
Exercise
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
Back, dumbbell
A rowing movement that targets the back muscles while bracing the core in a bent-over position.
Target: lats. Also works: rhomboids, trapezius, posterior deltoids, biceps brachii.
Steps
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding dumbbells.
- Hinge at hips, keeping back flat and chest up.
- Let arms hang straight down, palms facing each other.
- Pull dumbbells to your sides, elbows close to body.
- Lower the weights under control to starting position.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Jerking the weights
- Not fully extending arms
- Using biceps too much
Breathing
Exhale as you row up, inhale as you lower down.
In the app, search for Dumbbell Bent-Over Row and add it to a workout.