Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

Starting position

• Feet hip-width, knees slightly bent, upper body forward about 45° with a straight back.
• Dumbbells hanging under the shoulders with straight arms.

Execution

• Pull the dumbbells to the belly, elbows close to the body, shoulder blades together.
• Lower under control until the arms are straight.
• Breathe out as you pull.

Common mistakes

• Rounded back.
• Using the upper body for momentum.
• Pulling only with the arms.