Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

Both dumbbells at once from a hinged position, elbows travelling along the body.

Bent-Over Dumbbell Row, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Hinge to ~45°, back flat, bells hanging under the shoulders.

Steps

  1. Pull both bells to the lower ribs, elbows along the body.
  2. Squeeze the blades at the top.
  3. Lower long, angle frozen.

Common mistakes

Torso pumping up and down: the hinge holds; only arms and blades move. Elbows flaring: along the ribs. Half pulls: the bells reach the ribs every rep.

Breathing

Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.