Dumbbell one arm bent-over row
The dumbbell one arm bent-over row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back muscles. It involves bending over at the waist while keeping the back straight and pulling a dumbbell towards the hip with one arm.

At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Pull the dumbbell towards your hip, not your shoulder.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Control the movement on the way down.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain or injury
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff injury
Also known as
Rematore con manubrio a un braccio, Single Arm Dumbbell Row, One Arm Dumbbell Row, Back Exercise, Upper Back Exercise