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1.01
StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Incline Row

Intensity
8–12 reps
MET
4energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Shoulders30%
  • Lats30%
  • Traps20%

Supporting muscles

  • Biceps
  • Forearms
  • Chest
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Press the tops of your feet into the floor to anchor your torso.

  1. 1

    Set the bench to a 30-45 degree incline and lie prone (face down).

  2. 2

    Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.

  3. 3

    Row the dumbbells towards your hips, bending your elbows.

  4. 4

    Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.

  5. 5

    Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise and pull the dumbbells towards your hip to fully engage the lats.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
  • ✕Dropping the chest into the bench pad
  • ✕Curling the wrists during the pull
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