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Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In

Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In is a beginner compound dumbbell exercise that mainly works your upper back, with help from your biceps and lats.

💪 Upper back🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In: starting position
Starting position
Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In: end position
End position

How to do the bent over two-dumbbell row with palms in

  1. With a dumbbell in each hand (palms facing each other), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the 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.
  2. While keeping the torso stationary, lift the dumbbells to your side as you breathe out, squeezing your shoulder blades together. On the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a second.
  3. Slowly lower the weight again to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Upper backSecondary: BicepsSecondary: Lats

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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FAQ

What muscles does the bent over two-dumbbell row with palms in work?

It mainly works your upper back; your biceps and lats assist.

How many sets and reps of bent over two-dumbbell row with palms in should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the bent over two-dumbbell row with palms in good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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