Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
A rowing movement that targets the back muscles while bracing the core in a bent-over position.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- 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.
Form cues
- Flat back
- Lead with elbows
- Engage core
- Squeeze shoulder blades
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.
