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Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row

Main muscle
Upper Back
Muscle group
Back
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Set an incline bench to about 30-45 degrees and lie face down on it, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 2Let your arms hang straight down with palms facing in.
  3. 3Keep your chest pressed into the pad throughout the set.
  4. 4Row both dumbbells up toward your hips, driving your elbows back.
  5. 5Lower the dumbbells back down under control and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Chest glued to the pad
  • Elbows drive back
  • Squeeze shoulder blades
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