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Prone Dumbbell Row-Bench

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells and Bench

Starting Position

Lying face down on a bench.

Procedure

 
  1. Find the appropriately weighted dumbbells and set them on the floor.
  2. Lie face down on the bench and grab the dumbbells with both hands (palms facing backwards).
  3. With your elbows in line with the shoulders, pull upward and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  4. Slowly lower the arms back the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

 
  • Keep the abdominals tight.
  • Pretend there is a pencil in the middle of your back and try and squeeze it.

You Should Feel it...

In your mid back, lats and rear shoulders.

Exercise Purpose

Improves mid back strength.

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