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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbells Plank to Alternating Row exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Upper back Abs Obliques
Secondary muscles
Shoulders Biceps Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbells Plank to Alternating Row

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbells Plank to Alternating Row is a free weights exercise targeting Middle Back (Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids), Core (Rectus Abdominis using Dumbbells.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Begin in a high plank position with your hands gripping a dumbbell each on the floor, directly under your shoulders, and your body forming a straight line from head to heels. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip-width apart for stability.
  2. Keeping your core tight, lift the right dumbbell off the floor, rowing it towards your right hip while balancing on your left hand and feet.
  3. Lower the dumbbell back to the floor with control, returning to the high plank position.
  4. Repeat the rowing motion with your left hand, alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbells Plank to Alternating Row

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