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Single Arm Dumbbell Rows

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  1. Choose a flat bench and place a dumbbell on each side of it.

  2. Place the left leg on top of the end of the bench, bend your torso forward from the waist until your upper body is parallel to the floor, and place your left hand on the other end of the bench for support.

  3. Use the right hand to pick up the dumbbell on the floor and hold the weight while keeping your lower back straight. The palm of the hand should be facing your torso. This will be your starting position.

  4. Pull the resistance straight up to the side of your chest, keeping your upper arm close to your side and keeping the torso stationary. Breathe out as you perform this step. 

  5. Lower the resistance straight down to the starting position. Breathe in as you perform this step.

  6. Repeat the movement for the specified amount of repetitions.

  7. Switch sides and repeat again with the other arm.

 

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Tips:

  • Concentrate on squeezing the back muscles once you reach the full contracted position.

  • Make sure that the force is performed with the back muscles and not the arms.

  • The upper torso should remain stationary and only the arms should move. The forearms should do no other work except for holding the dumbbell; therefore do not try to pull the dumbbell up using the forearms.

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Variations:

  • Single arm rows can also be performed using a high pulley or a low pulley instead of a dumbbell.

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Alternative Exercises for Single Arm Dumbbell Rows

  • Double Arm Dumbbell Bent Over Rows (palms in)

  • T-Bar Rows (close grip - palms in)

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