dumbbell reverse grip incline bench one arm row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with dumbbell.

dumbbell reverse grip incline bench one arm row demonstration
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Body part

Back

Equipment

Dumbbell

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Shoulders

How to do dumbbell reverse grip incline bench one arm row

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.

  2. Place a dumbbell on the floor next to the bench.

  3. Stand facing the bench with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  4. Bend at the waist and place your left knee and left hand on the bench for support.

  5. Pick up the dumbbell with your right hand using a reverse grip (palm facing down).

  6. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.

  7. Pull the dumbbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.

  8. Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement.

  9. Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

  10. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

  11. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your left arm.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsShoulders

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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