Dumbbell Bent-over Row

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Instructions Preparation Kneel over side of bench by placing knee and hand of supporting arm on bench. Position foot of opposite leg slightly back to side. Grasp dumbbell from floor. Execution Pull dumbbell to side until it makes contact with ribs or until upper arm is just beyond horizontal. Return until arm is extended and shoulder is stretched forward. Repeat and continue with opposite arm. Comments Allow scapula to articulate but do not rotate torso in effort to throw weight up. Torso should be close to horizontal. Positioning the supporting knee and/or arm slightly forward or back will allow for proper leveling of torso.

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Pull Muscles Target Back, General Synergists Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, Lower Rhomboids Latissimus Dorsi Teres Major Deltoid, Posterior Infraspinatus Teres Minor Brachialis Brachioradialis Pectoralis Major, Sternal Dynamic Stabilizers Biceps Brachii Triceps, Long Head Stabilizers Triceps (Supporting Arm)