Upper back · Dumbbell · Intermediate
How to do Dumbbell Incline Row
The dumbbell incline row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back, performed on an incline bench with dumbbells. It emphasizes scapular retraction and upper back development while also engaging the biceps and shoulders.
- Primary muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Back
How to do Dumbbell Incline Row, step by step
- Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- Grab a dumbbell in each hand and sit on the bench with your chest against the incline.
- Extend your arms fully, allowing the dumbbells to hang straight down from your shoulders.
- Pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Dumbbell Incline Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and shoulders.
Track Dumbbell Incline Row in SPLYT
Dumbbell Incline Row is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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