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Single-arm dumbbell row

StrengthPull HDifficulty ★GymHome / bodyweight
4.5 MET
≈ 56 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. One hand and knee on a bench, back flat.
  2. Row the dumbbell to your hip.
  3. Lower to a full stretch.

Coaching cues

  • Elbow to the hip, not the shoulder
  • Don't rotate the torso

Common mistakes

  • Shrugging
  • Twisting

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Lats
  • Upper back
  • Biceps
  • Core

Primary: Lats, Upper back · Secondary: Biceps, Core

Equipment

Dumbbells or Bench