Dumbbell Incline Row
The chest-supported dumbbell row with an overhand grip and the elbows traveling out at about 45°, which moves the pull to the upper back.
How to do it
Setup
Chest on an incline bench, feet braced, bells hanging under the shoulders in an overhand grip.
Steps
- Row the bells to the lower chest, elbows out at about 45°.
- Squeeze the blades together at the top.
- Lower to long arms, the chest still on the pad.
Common mistakes
Elbows pinned to the ribs: that is the lat row; let them travel out. Elbows flared straight out to the sides: that is the rear-delt row; hold them near 45°. Shrugging the bells up: blades back first, then the arms.
Breathing
Exhale on the row, inhale lowering.
