The Dumbbell Straight Arm Row, also known as the Dumbbell Straight Arm Pullover or Dumbbell Straight Arm Pull-Over Row, is an effective exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and the muscles of the upper back, including the rear deltoids and the rhomboids. It involves a straight-arm movement that emphasizes the engagement of the back muscles while also engaging the core for stability.
Let's get started by grabbing both of your dumbbells. Then hinge from the hips until your body is almost parallel to the floor and allow the arms to hang straight down from the shoulders with the palms facing inwards.
This is the starting position.
From here raise your arms up behind you whilst keeping a straight arm as high as you can and whilst keeping them tucked in close to your body.
Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.