Kroc Row

A dumbbell exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Dumbbell

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoUpper back, Biceps brachii, Forearm flexors

Setup

One heavy dumbbell, the free hand braced on a rack; one hard set of 15-25 reps.

How to do it well

  • Heavy dumbbell, high reps, a little body English allowed
  • Full stretch at the bottom
  • Row to the hip and hold the top briefly

Common mistakes

  • Turning it into a shrug
  • Cutting the range short to hit the number

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.