How to do it
Grip the dumbbells firmly and imagine bending the handles inward.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your back flat against a wall.
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Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips while maintaining contact with the wall.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.
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Row the dumbbells towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your spine neutral and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. The wall will help stabilize your body, allowing for a more controlled movement and better muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Losing wall contact at the upper back
- ✕Pulling the dumbbells up toward the chest
- ✕Letting the elbows flare out to 90 degrees