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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Incline Row exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Upper back Trapezius
Secondary muscles
Biceps
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Incline Row

3 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Incline Row is a free weights exercise targeting Upper Back (Rhomboids, Trapezius), Middle Back (Latissimus Dorsi using Dumbbells.

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How to perform it

  1. Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and lie chest-first against it, allowing your arms to extend opposite your chest with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing down.
  2. Row both dumbbells backward by bending your elbows and pulling them towards your sides.
  3. Return the dumbbells back to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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