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Dumbbell Palm Rotational Bent Over Row

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

Body partBack Target muscleUpper Back EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

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

Muscles worked

Upper Back (primary)BicepsForearms

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