Dumbbell Row

The Dumbbell Row primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle), with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Single-arm dumbbell row allowing greater range of motion and unilateral loading.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle)
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp dumbbells with firm grip. Execution: Pull weight toward torso, squeezing shoulder blades together. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.

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