Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row
The Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row mainly works the back, with help from the traps, biceps and shoulders. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Biceps (biceps brachii); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
How to do the Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row
Setup
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
Hinge at your hips, keeping your knees slightly bent and your back flat, leaning forward until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
Movement
Start with both arms extended toward the floor.
Pull one dumbbell toward your torso while keeping your elbow close to your side and squeezing your shoulder blade toward the spine.
Simultaneously lower the other dumbbell in a controlled motion.
As you lower the first dumbbell, return the second toward your torso, creating a see-saw motion.
Maintain a stable, neutral spine throughout the movement. Focus on retracting the shoulder blade rather than pulling with the arm.
Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row work?
The Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row mainly works the back, with help from the traps, biceps and shoulders. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Bent-Over See Saw Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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