Unilateral Dumbbell Rows
Muscles worked
- Rear Shoulder
- Middle Traps
- Trapezius
- Lat
- Forearm Flexors
- Rear Neck
- Side Shoulder
- Bicep
Equipment

Form Cues
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Place one hand and the same-side knee on a flat bench for support — keep your back flat and parallel to the floor with a neutral spine
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Hold the dumbbell in the free hand with the arm hanging straight down, shoulder directly above the hand
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Before pulling, retract the working shoulder blade slightly to pre-engage the back muscles
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Row the dumbbell up toward the hip or lower rib cage, driving the elbow straight back and up past the torso — do not let the elbow flare out wide
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Squeeze the shoulder blade in hard at the top, hold briefly, then lower the dumbbell with control over 2 seconds to a full arm extension
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Keep your torso stable and square to the floor — resist the urge to rotate your body to lift the weight higher
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Perform all reps on one side before switching — use the same weight and rep count on both sides for balanced development
Common mistakes
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