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Dumbbell Incline Row

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleUpper Back EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and sit on the bench with your chest against the incline.
  3. Extend your arms fully, allowing the dumbbells to hang straight down from your shoulders.
  4. Pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Upper Back (primary)BicepsShoulders

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