Do this exercise in alunge position, and you can work your hamstrings and glutes in addition to your back. Plus, some people find it easier to balance in this position. To do it, stand with one leg back and the other forward while doing your bent-over dumbbell rows. Verywell / Ben G...
How to Set Up a Bent-Over Dumbbell Row By Lauren Bedosky Building strength through the middle and upper back, lats, and shoulders, this row also enhances mobility through the scapulae and improves stability in the thoracic spine and deep abdominals. Here’s how to avoid common errors in the...
You'll work your major back muscles when you do the dumbbell row, including your rhomboids, lats, and traps. You can take on the dumbbell row in a bent over position with care to keep your back in spine-safe posture—but more commonly, you'll hit the bench for support as you go ab...
Bent over barbell rows are damaging if not performed correctly. They can lead to problems like poor hip hinge, flexed spine, and incorrect weight distribution. Dumbbell Seal Row Alternative Below we are going to list a good mix of back exercises for dumbbell seal row alternative: Pendlay Rows:...
How to do bent over barbell row: Place a barbell on the floor in front of you. Bend at the knees, keeping the back straight and place hands on the barbell, using a slightly wider than shoulder width grip. You can use an overhand or underhand grip depending on which you prefer (keep...
Dumbbell rowsare very similar to bent over barbell rows, but allow you to focus on working your back unilaterally, one side at a time. This is a good swap to make if your lower back is fatigued or vulnerable, or if you have a muscular imbalance you want to address. ...
How to Make the Chest-Supported Row Harder Use a heavier weight (without sacrificing form). Instead of performing the incline DB row, try a bent-over dumbbell row with your chest unsupported. Your core and glutes will have to work to keep your body from falling forward or rocking back and...
Bent-over dumbbell rows Bent-over barbell rows Dumbbell Romanian deadlifts Barbell deadlifts Rope pulls Depending on your level of experience, you might want to start with a resistance band if you have access to bands to ensure you’re getting the proper form down without overloading a barbell...
Advanced: Dumbbell Bent-Over Row Bent-over rows are an advanced exercise because you need a strong core and strong legs to maintain the proper body position during your set. Dumbbell Bent-Over Row 00:0000:00 Skill LevelAdvanced Body PartBack ...
DB ROWS WITH NO BENCH- Dumbbell Floor Row This can be an ideal option for lifters with shoulder issues because the range of motion is reduced and the floor supports the bottom of the exercise, rather than the weight hanging freely by your side. ...