Bentover Row with Dumbbells

Bentover Row with Dumbbells

The bentover dumbbell row targets back and shoulder muscles.

Muscles worked: Trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, rear deltoids, biceps, lower back

Exercise type: Compound movement

Develops: Muscle strength

Difficulty: Beginner

This exercise is different from single arm rows in that there is no added support and you use two dumbbells instead of one. That makes it a time-saver. However because you don’t have support you will most likely use less weight.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with extended arms. Hinge at your waist 45 degrees, keeping your back straight and neck neutral.

2. Exhale, pull your elbows up and back keeping them close to your body, squeezing your shoulder blades at the top.

3. Pause here, then release back to starting position. Repeat for 12-15 reps.

Sources: popsugar