Upper back exercise · dumbbell
Dumbbell Palm Rotational Bent Over Row
The dumbbell palm rotational bent over row is a dumbbell exercise that targets the upper back, with the biceps and forearms assisting.
- Target muscle
- Upper back
- Also works
- Biceps, forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body part
- Back
How to do the dumbbell palm rotational bent over row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Let your arms hang straight down, palms facing your body.
- Engage your core and pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- As you pull the dumbbells up, rotate your palms so they face away from your body.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position, rotating your palms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the upper back. The biceps and forearms work as secondary muscles. See all upper back exercises or every dumbbell exercise.
