Perfect Form for Dumbbell Rows
Are you 100% confident that you exercise perfect form when weight training?
With certain lifts, I wonder if I could be doing more to get more from the workout, and I also don't want to do anything that could result in injury.
That's why I gravitated toward this post, "How to Do Dumbbell Rows with Perfect Form." It provides a step-by-step guide, which is most helpful for my style of learning.
Dumbbell rows target the lat muscles, the largest muscles in the back.
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How to do one arm dumbbell rows:
1. Place your left knee and left arm on a bench – This is for a one arm dumbbell row with your right hand.
2. The supporting leg should be planted firmly on the floor behind you providing a solid base.
3. Arch your back. Head in line with your spine.
4. Grip the dumbbell hard and lift it off the floor.
5. Take a deep breath and start pulling.
6. Lead with your elbow and pull the dumbbell up in a straight line towards the ceiling.
7. Pull as high as possible without twisting your body. Stay tight.
Miscellaneous:
1. Don’t let the elbow flare to the side as you pull. Lead with your elbow and pull in a straight line towards your body.
2. It’s okay to let your shoulders drop at the bottom for a better stretch. Just make sure that your lower back stays tight and arched.
3. Don’t swing your arm. Pull the dumbbell up in a straight line."