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Single-Arm Dumbbell High Row

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Muscles worked

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

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Support one hand and knee on a bench and hold a dumbbell in the other hand. Row toward your upper ribs with the working elbow about 45–60 degrees from your torso. Keep your torso steady and lower the weight under control.

Form cues

  • Keep your torso facing the floor.
  • Pull your elbow out from your side, not tight to your hip.

Safety

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

ShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower backHip

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.