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Exercise

Dumbbell Incline Row

Also known as: incline DB row, chest supported DB row, incline bench row

Dumbbell Incline Row — position 1Dumbbell Incline Row — position 2

Dumbbell Incline Row is a compound exercise for the middle back. Main target: middle back. Also works: biceps short head, forearm flexors, rhomboids and posterior deltoid. Equipment: dumbbell.

EquipmentDumbbell
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Dumbbell Incline Row: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Middle back
Secondary
Biceps short headForearm flexorsRhomboidsPosterior deltoid

How to do it

  1. Using a neutral grip, lean into an incline bench.
  2. Take a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, beginning with the arms straight. This will be your starting position.
  3. Retract the shoulder blades and flex the elbows to row the dumbbells to your side.
  4. Pause at the top of the motion, and then return to the starting position.

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Alternatives with other equipment

Seated Cable Rows
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Inverted Row
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One-Arm Kettlebell Row
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T-Bar Row with Handle
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