Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredDumbbell
- MechanicsCompound
- Force TypePull
- Experience LevelIntermediate
- Secondary Muscles
Biceps, Lats, Shoulders
Target Muscle Group
Upper Back
Reverse Grip Bent-Over Dumbbell Row Instructions
- Select the appropriate dumbbells and place them on the floor in front of you.
- Bending at the knees and keeping your back straight, squat down and pick up the dumbbells with an underhand grip (palms facing up).
- Get into the starting position by keeping your back straight and bending at the knees. Let the dumbbells slide down your thighs until they're just below knee height.
- Execute by pulling the dumbbells up under your chest as far as possible.
- Pause, and then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Reverse Grip Bent-Over Dumbbell Row Tips
- Keep your back straight, shoulder blades back, and eyes facing the front.
- Keep your elbows tucked in by your sides as you pull the weight up.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
11 Comments
Hello, is there any difference between this and the hammer grip dumbell row in terms of muscles targeted? Thanks
This version will target more of the lower lats and recruit the biceps more.
I'm doing this workout and the regular Dumbbell row and I don't feel my back getting a workout at all just my arms. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
Hard to tell without seeing what you're doing, Rob. I do suggest stretching at the bottom as far as you can. Then focus more on driving your elbow back and toward the hip. This normally helps. Hope it helps you.
every time I try this my lower back hurts, I tried different positions but lower back always hurts
I don't have any pre existing problems, and lower back doesn't hurt on other exercises that don't bend the knees or bend over in any form
Hey Pedro - make sure you're really bracing your core when doing this exercise. If the pain persists, I wouldn't do the exercise.
Try lying on a bench with 45 degree angle. Takes the weight off the lower back
When I do this workout, the edge of my dumbell often hits my ribs, is there any way to prevent that?
Had the same issue at first - bend over further
Hi, Target Muscle Group Diagram is not available in this page.
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