Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Row
Description
The dumbbell bent-over reverse row performs a bent-over row with a supinated (underhand) grip. The underhand grip shifts emphasis to the biceps and lower lats, and allows the elbows to tuck close to the body during the pull.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Row Instructions
- Stand with feet hip-width apart holding dumbbells with an underhand grip (palms forward).
- Hinge at the hips to roughly 45 degrees. Back flat.
- Let the dumbbells hang with arms extended.
- Row both dumbbells toward your hips, driving your elbows back along your sides.
- Squeeze your lats at the top.
- Lower under control.
- The underhand grip recruits the biceps and lower lats.
- Use moderate weight. Aim for 10 to 12 reps.
Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Row Form & Visual
Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Row Benefits
- Underhand grip increases bicep involvement
- Emphasizes the lower lats
- Elbows naturally tuck for lat focus
- Builds back thickness
- Different stimulus from overhand rows
- Easy to load progressively
Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Row Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi (lower fibers)
- Biceps brachii (increased)
- Trapezius (middle)
- Rhomboids
- Posterior deltoid
Dumbbell Bent Over Reverse Row Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Bent Over Row (overhand)
- Barbell Bent Over Row
- DB Reverse Grip Incline Row
- Yates Row (supinated)
- Seal Row
