Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback
The Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback mainly works the back and triceps, with help from the shoulders and lower back. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback
Setup
Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands with arms hanging by your sides.
Hinge at your hips, keeping your back flat and core engaged until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
The Row
Pull the dumbbells up toward your waist, driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Keep your elbows close to your body and focus on using your back muscles.
The Pullback
From the top of the rowing position, extend your arms straight back behind you, engaging your triceps at the top of the movement.
Keep your torso stationary throughout the entire movement.
Return the arms to the row position, then lower them back to the starting position to complete one repetition.
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback work?
The Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback mainly works the back and triceps, with help from the shoulders and lower back. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Bent-Over Row to Straight-Arm Pullback go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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