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Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row
A dumbbell row with chest support to eliminate lower back strain and isolate the back muscles.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- latissimus dorsi · rhomboids · biceps brachii · posterior deltoid
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie face-down on an incline bench with dumbbells hanging beneath.
- Row the dumbbells up to your sides.
- Squeeze at the top, then lower.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
Make the movement easier or harder
- The chest support eliminates back fatigue.