Dumbbell Row

These notes combine advice from 2 reviewed passages across 2 workouts.

Overview

The dumbbell row uses a stable lower-body position while the weight travels from in front of the knees toward the abdomen. The hips stay controlled instead of rotating open during the pull. [1]

Technique

Set the feet mostly forward with a slight turn. Keep the dumbbell in front of the knees and the hips slightly closed rather than opened outward, then pull the weight toward the abdomen. [1]

Programming

Coach’s claim

Dumbbell rows may be placed within an alternating exercise sequence so that different body areas receive turns to rest. [2]

Sources

1. 2025-05-19, 4345.7-4374.9s

Workout: workout:2025-05-19

Passage: passage:2025-05-19:001421-001433

2. 2026-03-25, 0.0-5.4s

Workout: workout:2026-03-25

Passage: passage:2026-03-25:000000-000004