Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

A compound dumbbell exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Dumbbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoRhomboids, Trapezius, Biceps brachii

Setup

Keep the working-side shoulder square and pull the elbow toward the hip.

How to do it well

  • Brace a hand and knee on a bench
  • Row the dumbbell to the hip
  • Keep the back flat throughout

Common mistakes

  • Rotating the torso open
  • Shrugging instead of rowing

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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.