Strength exercise

Humble Row

How to do it

  1. Set an incline bench to approximately 30-45 degrees.
  2. Lie face down with your lower chest pinned against the top of the bench.
  3. Hold dumbbells hanging straight down with a neutral grip.
  4. Row the dumbbells up toward your hips.
  5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top.
  6. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to full extension.

Muscles worked

BackMuscles located in the upper and lower back, responsible for pulling movements and maintaining posture. All Back exercises
RhomboidsMuscles between the spine and scapula responsible for scapular retraction. All Rhomboids exercises
Posterior DeltoidRear portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder extension and external rotation. All Posterior Deltoid exercises

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Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbells, Incline Bench
Primary muscles
Back, Rhomboids, Posterior Deltoid
Measured in
Reps and weight