One-Arm Dumbbell Row

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One-Arm Dumbbell Row — Dumbbell Middle Back exercise demonstration
One-Arm Dumbbell Row — Dumbbell Middle Back exercise demonstration
Body part
Back
Target
Middle Back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Secondary
Biceps, Lats, Shoulders

Instructions

  1. 1Choose a flat bench and place a dumbbell on each side of it.
  2. 2Place the right leg on top of the end of the bench, bend your torso forward from the waist until your upper body is parallel to the floor, and place your right hand on the other end of the bench for support.
  3. 3Use the left hand to pick up the dumbbell on the floor and hold the weight while keeping your lower back straight. The palm of the hand should be facing your torso. This will be your starting position.
  4. 4Pull the resistance straight up to the side of your chest, keeping your upper arm close to your side and keeping the torso stationary. Breathe out as you perform this step. Tip: Concentrate on squeezing the back muscles once you reach the full contracted position. Also, make sure that the force is performed with the back muscles and not the arms. Finally, the upper torso should remain stationary and only the arms should move. The forearms should do no other work except for holding the dumbbell; therefore do not try to pull the dumbbell up using the forearms.
  5. 5Lower the resistance straight down to the starting position. Breathe in as you perform this step.
  6. 6Repeat the movement for the specified amount of repetitions.
  7. 7Switch sides and repeat again with the other arm.

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