Dumbbell Incline Row

A compound back exercise targeting the middle back, performed on an incline bench using dumbbells.

Instructions

• Set an incline bench at about 45 degrees.
• Lie face down on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
• Let your arms hang straight down towards the floor.
• Pull the dumbbells towards the bottom of your chest by flexing your elbows and retracting your shoulder blades.
• Pause briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
• Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
• Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using too much weight causing poor form.
• Shrugging the shoulders instead of retracting them.
• Swinging the weights using momentum instead of controlled movement.

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