Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In — Start position
Start position
Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In — End position
End position
Region
Thoracic & Back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • middle back
  • biceps
  • lats

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. With a dumbbell in each hand (palms facing each other), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The weights should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.

  2. While keeping the torso stationary, lift the dumbbells to your side as you breathe out, squeezing your shoulder blades together. On the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a second.

  3. Slowly lower the weight again to the starting position as you inhale.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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