Underhand Dumbbell Row
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Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Reverse grip dumbbell row, reverse grip bent-over dumbbell row
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Dumbbell
- Muscles Targeted: Upper back, shoulders, lats, biceps
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 3-4 with 10-12 reps each
- Variations:
- Alternative:
The underhand dumbbell row, as the name suggests, is an advanced variation of the dumbbell row that involves bending forward along with rowing the dumbbells using an underhand (supinated) grip. It activates your back, lats, and biceps more than some of the other dumbbell row variations.
Underhand Dumbbell Row Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Reverse grip dumbbell row, reverse grip bent-over dumbbell row
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Dumbbell
- Muscles Targeted: Upper back, shoulders, lats, biceps
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 3-4 with 10-12 reps each
- Variations:
- Alternative:
How to do Underhand Dumbbell Row
Place two dumbbells (weighing about 20-25 lbs) on the ground in front of you. Keeping your back upright, bend at the knees and grab the dumbbells using an underhand grip. Bring the dumbbells up to your knee height, which is your starting position. Pull the weights up until they are under your chest. Wait for a few seconds at the top of the movement, and then lower the weights back to the initial position.
Reverse Grip Dumbbell Row Tips
- Make sure to keep your shoulder blades back, back straight, and eyes forward throughout the movement.
- Keep the elbows by your sides while pulling the weights up.