Hinged over soft knees with the dumbbells hanging palms in, the elbows draw back close to the sides until the weights reach the ribs: the unsupported two-dumbbell row, which loads the trunk and spine more than supported rows.
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Bent-over dumbbell row, palms in
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Hinged over soft knees with the dumbbells hanging palms in, the elbows draw back close to the sides until the weights reach the ribs: the unsupported two-dumbbell row, which loads the trunk and spine more than supported rows.
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
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How to move
Hinge over soft knees, a dumbbell in each hand hanging with the palms facing in.
Draw the elbows back close to the sides until the weights reach the ribs.
Lower them.
Form cues
Keep the back flat.
Don't jerk the weights up.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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