A compound back exercise using dumbbells to target the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles through controlled rowing movements.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells in each hand. Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight. Pull the dumbbells up toward your hips by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, bent forward at the hips with back straight, holding dumbbells in each hand.
Return to the starting position with arms extended downward, maintaining the bent-over posture throughout the movement.
Keep your back straight, pull dumbbells to your hips, squeeze your shoulder blades, maintain core engagement
Rounding the back, using momentum, not maintaining proper posture, allowing the dumbbells to swing
Increase dumbbell weight, add pause at top, perform single-arm variations, or add resistance bands.
Use lighter dumbbells, perform with resistance bands first, or use bodyweight rows.
Stop if you experience pain in the lower back or shoulders. Maintain proper form to avoid back strain. Keep the movement controlled and avoid swinging the dumbbells.