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Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Chest on the pad, row toward your hips without lifting off.

Muscles

Primary

Upper Back, Lats

Secondary

Biceps, Rear Delts

Steps to perform

  1. 1Lie face-down on an incline bench set to ~30–45°.
  2. 2Let the dumbbells hang straight down.
  3. 3Row them toward your hips, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. 4Lower under control to a full stretch.

Takes all load off the lower back.

Equipment

Dumbbells
Adjustable / incline bench

Alternatives

Barbell Bent-Over Row

Upper Back · Lats

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

Lats · Upper Back

Chest-Supported T-Bar Row

Upper Back · Lats

Seated Cable Row

Upper Back · Lats

Machine Row

Upper Back · Lats