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Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Back
Also works
Biceps, Shoulders
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Horizontal pull · Multi-joint

Equipment

  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing you, knees slightly bent.
  2. Hinge at your hips until your upper body is almost level with the floor, back straight, arms hanging.
  3. Pull the dumbbells up to your sides, elbows close to your body, squeezing your back.
  4. Lower them slowly to straight arms.

Beginner tip: Keep your back straight and body still; only your arms move.

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