Dumbbell Reverse Grip Row

Target Muscle

Equipment

1

Bend your knees slightly and lean forward from your waist, keeping your back straight, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.

2

Keep your arms hanging down and close to your body, then pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.

3

Hold the position for a moment, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

4

Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position and repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.

Pro Tip

Proper Grip: Hold the dumbbells with a reverse grip, palms facing up. A common mistake is to hold the dumbbells too loosely or too tightly. A firm but relaxed grip will help prevent both wrist strain and loss of control of the dumbbell. Controlled Movement: Avoid the mistake of using momentum to lift the weights. Instead, pull the dumbbells up towards your chest in a slow and controlled manner, and then lower them back down with the same control. This will ensure that your muscles, not momentum, are doing the work and will result in a more effective exercise. Engage the Right Muscles: The primary muscles worked in a dumbbell reverse grip row are the muscles in your back.