GymPlan AIDumbbell Incline Row
Dumbbell Incline Row is a beginner compound dumbbell exercise that mainly works your upper back, with help from your biceps, forearms, lats and shoulders.
How to do the dumbbell incline row
- Using a neutral grip, lean into an incline bench.
- Take a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, beginning with the arms straight. This will be your starting position.
- Retract the shoulder blades and flex the elbows to row the dumbbells to your side.
- Pause at the top of the motion, and then return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
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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What muscles does the dumbbell incline row work?
It mainly works your upper back; your biceps, forearms, lats and shoulders assist.
How many sets and reps of dumbbell incline row 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 dumbbell incline row good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.