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Dumbbell palm rotational bent over row

Intermediate

Dumbbell palm rotational bent over row is a compound dumbbell exercise for the upper back, also working the biceps and forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

BicepsForearms

Equipment
Dumbbell
Type
Compound · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
  3. 3Let your arms hang straight down, palms facing your body.
  4. 4Engage your core and pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. 5As you pull the dumbbells up, rotate your palms so they face away from your body.
  6. 6Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  7. 7Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position, rotating your palms back to the starting position.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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  • Barbell bent over rowBarbell
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Easier variations

  • Bodyweight squatting row (with towel)Bodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing close-grip rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing row (with towel)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Kettlebell alternating renegade rowKettlebell
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