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Dumbbells Bent-over Row Seated

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Dumbbells Bent-over Row Seated Overview

The dumbbell bent-over row seated workout is a great exercise for targeting the upper back muscles.

Using dumbbells, you sit on a bench, bend forward, and lift the weights towards your chest.

While it also engages secondary muscles like biceps and shoulders, the focus remains on the upper back.

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Dumbbells Bent-over Row Seated Instructions

  1. Start by sitting on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body, and let your arms hang down by your sides.
  3. Lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Exhale as you lift the dumbbells towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Inhale as you lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position, keeping your back straight.
  6. Repeat the lifting and lowering motion for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbells Bent-over Row Seated Tips

  1. Start by sitting on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and dumbbells in hand.
  2. Keep your back straight and hinge forward from your hips until your torso is parallel to the floor.
  3. Engage your upper back muscles by pulling the dumbbells towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement to maximize the activation of your upper back.
  5. Lower the dumbbells back down in a controlled manner, maintaining tension in your upper back throughout the exercise.
  6. Remember to breathe steadily and avoid using momentum to lift the weights, focusing on the contraction of your upper back muscles.

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