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Chest-Supported Dumbbell High Row

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Muscles worked

High load
Upper back · Teres
Medium load
Delts · Rear, Lats, Traps · Mid, and Upper back · Rhomboids
Low load
Biceps

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Lie chest-down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Row toward your upper ribs with elbows roughly 45–60 degrees from your torso, moving your upper arms behind you without shrugging. Lower under control.

Form cues

  • Keep your chest against the bench.
  • Pull your elbows out about halfway from your sides.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWristUpper back

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.