Dumbbell Bent Over Scapula Row (male)

Dumbbell Bent Over Scapula Row demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with feet hip-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length
  • 2Bend at your hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor
  • 3Pull the weights toward your torso while squeezing your shoulder blades together
  • 4Pause, and then lower the dumbbells back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat this movement for your desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise
  • Avoid using your body's momentum to lift the weights. The focus should be on your muscles
  • Ensure you're pulling with your elbows and not your hands to maximize muscle engagement
  • Control your breathing. Exhale while lifting the weights and inhale while lowering them

Dumbbell Bent Over Scapula Row Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs