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dumbbell palm rotational bent over row

dumbbell palm rotational bent over row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell palm rotational bent over row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  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.