The Dumbbell Row, also known as the Bent-Over Dumbbell Row, is a compound exercise that targets the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi (lats), rhomboids, and trapezius. It is an effective movement for developing back strength, improving posture, and adding muscle mass to the upper body.
Let's get started by grabbing one of your dumbbells. Then hinge from the hips until your body is almost parallel to the floor and allow the arm to hang straight down from the shoulder with the palm facing inwards.
This is the starting position.
From here raise your elbow up as high as you can whilst keeping it tucked in and keeping your hand facing the floor.
Once done, return the dumbbell back down safely to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetition with the other arm.
If you find yourself falling sideways it may be better to hold a dumbbell in the opposite hand by your side to counteract the weight.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.