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Dumbbell Row

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary: latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, biceps, rear deltoid

How to do it

Place one hand and knee on a bench for support. Hold a dumbbell in the other hand with arm extended down. Drive your elbow toward the ceiling, pulling the weight to your hip, then lower with control.

Form Tips

Keep your back flat and parallel to the floor. Pull the elbow back, not up — think driving your elbow into your pocket.

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