Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row

Expert Advice

Keep your neck neutral by looking at the ground a few feet in front of you, and avoid rounding your back during the exercise.

How-to-do Steps

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing towards your body.
Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly, leaning forward until your torso is nearly parallel to the ground.
Let the dumbbells hang at arm's length with straight arms.
Pull the dumbbells towards your lower ribcage while keeping your elbows close to your body.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary

Shoulders25%

Lats25%

Traps25%

Secondary

Biceps10%

Forearms10%

Chest5%

Equipment

Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12

Intermediate4 x 8-10

Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row work?

Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms, Chest. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.

How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row?

For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.

Is Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.