Dumbbell Bent Over Row

exercise_detail.description

The Dumbbell Bent Over Row is a compound exercise targeting the upper back, shoulders, and arms. It involves bending at the hips while keeping the back straight and pulling dumbbells towards the torso, engaging multiple muscle groups including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, trapezius, and biceps.

exercise_detail.how_to_perform

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips to lower your torso until it is nearly parallel to the floor, keeping your back straight.
3. Let the dumbbells hang at arm's length from your shoulders.
4. Engage your core and pull the dumbbells towards your ribcage by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

exercise_detail.tips

• Keep your back straight throughout the exercise to prevent injury.
• Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement for maximum contraction.
• Avoid using momentum; control the weight during both lifting and lowering phases.
• Maintain a slight bend in your knees to help stabilize your body.
• Ensure that your head is in line with your spine to avoid neck strain.
• Start with lighter weights to perfect your form before progressing to heavier loads.