How to Do Dumbbell Incline Row

Dumbbell Incline Row is a back exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Incline Row

  1. 01Set an adjustable bench to a 45 degree incline and lie face down with your chest supported.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging straight toward the floor.
  3. 03Retract your shoulder blades and pull the weights toward your hips.
  4. 04Squeeze the back muscles hard at the top of the movement.
  5. 05Lower the dumbbells slowly until your arms are fully extended and your lats are stretched.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drive the elbows past the ribcage while keeping the chest glued to the pad to prevent cheating.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Row questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Row work?

Dumbbell Incline Row is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Row correctly?

Set an adjustable bench to a 45 degree incline and lie face down with your chest supported. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging straight toward the floor. Retract your shoulder blades and pull the weights toward your hips. Squeeze the back muscles hard at the top of the movement. Lower the dumbbells slowly until your arms are fully extended and your lats are stretched.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Row?

Drive the elbows past the ribcage while keeping the chest glued to the pad to prevent cheating.

Is Dumbbell Incline Row suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Incline Row is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Row?

Dumbbell Incline Row uses dumbbell.

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