Description
A strength exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and biceps through pulling a dumbbell from a bent-over position.
How to Do Dumbbell One Arm Row (rack support)
- 1Setup
Stand beside a power rack or sturdy bench, placing one hand and the same-side knee on it for support. Keep your back flat and parallel to the floor, core engaged.
- 2Setup
With the free hand, grasp a dumbbell with an overhand grip, allowing it to hang directly below your shoulder with your arm fully extended. Ensure your feet are hip-width apart and stable.
- 3
Initiate the pull by retracting your shoulder blade, then drive your elbow towards the ceiling, pulling the dumbbell up towards your hip. Keep your elbow close to your body.
- 4
Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement, ensuring the movement comes from your back, not just your arm.
- 5
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control, allowing your scapula to protract slightly at the bottom to get a full stretch. Exhale as you pull, inhale as you lower.
Tips
- Focus on pulling with your back muscles, imagining your elbow is a hook, rather than just using your biceps to lift the weight.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the entire movement; avoid rounding your back or hyperextending your neck.
- Control both the concentric (pulling up) and eccentric (lowering down) phases to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
- Keep your hips stable and avoid rotating your torso excessively to isolate the working side's back muscles effectively.
Common Mistakes
- ×Rounding the back during the pull can strain the lower spine; maintain a flat, neutral back by engaging your core.
- ×Using momentum to swing the weight reduces muscle activation; use controlled, deliberate movements to pull the dumbbell.
- ×Shrugging the shoulder instead of retracting the scapula shifts tension to the traps; focus on pulling your shoulder blade down and back.
Variations
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Dumbbell Head Supported Row
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