Back · Dumbbell · Compound · Beginner

Dumbbell Incline Row

Dumbbell Incline Row, start position
Start
Dumbbell Incline Row, end position
End
FrontBack
PrimarySecondary
Main muscles
Upper Back
Also working
Biceps, Forearms, Lats, Shoulders

How to do it

  1. Using a neutral grip, lean into an incline bench.
  2. Take a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, beginning with the arms straight. This will be your starting position.
  3. Retract the shoulder blades and flex the elbows to row the dumbbells to your side.
  4. Pause at the top of the motion, and then return to the starting position.

Swaps on other equipment

Each has the upper back as its main muscle and is also a pull, on a different piece of equipment.

Other upper back exercises

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