- With a dumbbell in each hand (palms facing your torso), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward by bending at the waist; as you bend make sure to keep your back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The weights should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.
- While keeping the torso stationary, lift the dumbbells to your side (as you breathe out), keeping the elbows close to the body (do not exert any force with the forearm other than holding the weights). On the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a second.
- Slowly lower the weight again to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Caution:
- This exercise is not recommended for people with back problems. A Low Pulley Row is a better choice for people with back issues.
- Ensure perfect form and never round the back as this can promote back injury.
- Be cautious with the weight used; in case of doubt, use less weight rather than more.
Variations: You can perform the same exercise using a low pulley instead with a v-bar or with a barbell. This exercise can also be performed with supinated or neutral grips.
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Tip: Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
May 9, 2013 12:54 PM: Just added to back day, definitely feel it when I squeeze at the top. Love it.
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Mar 16, 2013 7:48 AM: I prefer to do T-bar rows as I find they hit my back more effectively
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Tip: Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
May 14, 2012 9:14 PM: Barbells are good, but if you have any back issues (particulary lower back), this is a great alternative. Just keep the weights BESIDE you not swinging out in front!!
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Review: Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
Nov 21, 2011 12:12 PM: do barbell or cable bent over rows for a better workout. Other than that you might feel it more in your arms than anywhere else.
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Tip: Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
Jul 29, 2011 2:52 AM: Yes this the one
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Tip: Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
Jan 25, 2011 10:53 PM: great
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Mar 24, 2010 4:05 PM: id rather use a barbell personally
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Tip: Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
Feb 4, 2010 3:38 AM: With this one, it's extremely important to watch your back posture while lifting or else you'll become very sore.