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Animated demonstration of the dumbbell bent over row exercise, targeting the Upper back using Dumbbell.

dumbbell bent over row

Body part
Back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target muscle
Upper back
Secondary muscles
bicepsforearms

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.

  2. Step 2: Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  3. Step 3: Let your arms hang straight down towards the floor, with your elbows slightly bent.

  4. Step 4: Pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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