Bent Over Dumbbell Rows

The Bent Over Dumbbell Rows is a beginner bench exercise that works the Back, Lats, Traps. Follow the steps below or watch the demonstration.

Target musclesBack, Lats, Traps
EquipmentBench
LevelBeginner

How to do the Bent Over Dumbbell Rows

  1. With dumbbells in hand, bend at the hip until hands hang just below the knees (similar to straight-legged-deadlift starting position). Keep upper body angle constant while contracting your lats to pull you ellbows back pinching the shoulder blades at the top. Try not to stand up with every rep, check hands go below knees on every rep.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach — not yet individually reviewed by a certified trainer.