STOP F*cking Up Dumbbell Rows (PROPER FORM!)

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Do you know how to do a dumbbell row with one arm? If not, you're in luck. In this video, I am going to show you exactly how to perform a single arm db row so that you can perform the exercise every time without making a mistake. Remember, it's not just what exercise you do, but how you do them that matters the most and I want to make sure that you get the dumbbell one arm row form right every time you do them.

Step 1 of this single arm row tutorial is getting your knee off the bench:

When doing the 1 arm dumbbell row, you would traditionally put one knee on the bench. The problem with this is that you are asymmetrically loading the pelvic muscles, especially around the inguinal canal. This means that when you do the exercise, you are putting yourself at risk for an inguinal hernia. Given the fact that when using heavier weights, we tend to rotate our bodies as we pull, we are increasing the stress put on the asymmetrically loaded pelvis. Since there is a risk to this exercise, how do we combat this? By propping the bench up on an incline and getting both feet on the ground.

Step 2 of this 1 arm row how-to is your leg position:

After propping the bench up, your leg and foot position is going to be important. By placing the feet at just outside shoulder-width, we are able to row more weight while maintaining a safer position. By having both feet on the ground, you will have better ground reaction forces and stability through the pelvis. Not only that, but with this stance in the one arm dumbbell row, you are able to center the dumbbell in front of your body and through it's center of gravity as you lean over. Going from asymmetrical loading with the bench down and the dumbbell to the side to symmetrical loading with both feet on the ground will take away the risk of a hernia

Step 3 of this 1-arm row form guide is your back positioning:

While you have one hand posted on the bench, you need to maintain proper back position for good form. This means that you need to have your low back in a neutral or slight anterior pelvic position. To do this, think about deadlifting the dumbbell up into position. That means, before you row the dumbbell, you want to hinge at the hips instead of just bending over at the waist. By hinging at the hips and maintaining good back positioning, you will able to grow bigger lats simply by increasing the contraction on the lats as the dumbbell rows up and back.

Step 4 of this dumbbell row how-to is the grip:

When it comes to the single arm dumbbell row, you have three options in how you grip the dumbbell before you pull. You can either grab it underhand, neutral, or overhand. Each grip will determine how much lat and bicep engagement you get with each row. Taking an underhand grip will incorporate maximal biceps contribution which can be good for a more overall pulling approach. However, if you use an overhand grip, you are taking as much out of the biceps as possible and transferring it to the lats. If building big lats is your goal, then I would opt for the overhand grip.

Step 5 of how to do 1 arm dumbbell rows is the pull itself:

When I see people performing this exercise, too often do I see them rowing the dumbbells incorrectly. Most often the problem is that they are performing more of a hammer curl than a row. If you want to build big lats, you need to know how to row the dumbbells properly. A good way to do this is to visualize putting the dumbbell in the back pocket when you row the dumbbell - this will prevent you from pulling straight back and instead will have your arm moving through its proper arc. With this visualization, your exercise form will be on point.

Now that you know how to 1-arm dumbbell row properly, you will not only be able to set a good example for other gym-goers, but you will eliminate any risk of hernia that comes along with the traditionally performed version of this exercise. When it comes to form on the single arm row, how you do it is going to determine whether you are setting yourself up for injury or if you are going to build bigger lats without that risk.

To summarize, here are the chapters for quick reference:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Proper Bench Angle
1:25 Feet Position
2:10 Low Back Position
2:55 Proper Grip
3:20 How to Pull

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Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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Muscles: Every Man's Dream is the best book ever! It boosted my confidence, gave me motivation, and transformed my life in no time.

jackbrown
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Omg this is genius. Even without weight, mimicking this movement, you can feel the muscle contract a lot better.

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Hey Jeff. I’ve been following your channel for the last decade, and I just want to say that the quality of your videos have greatly improved. Working in the humor. Sharing the science behind every movement. The higher level of production. It’s been an honor to watch you grow. Keep bringing your best!

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This is the greatest advice I have seen in YouTube. I can finally feel my back with dumbbell row. Thank you!!!

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I'm still shocked after all this time you always come out with a video perfectly relevant to what I'm working on

AnonymityIx
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Incredible series Jeff.
Thank you.
Your insight into proper fundamentals and WHY we should change the way we lift to avoid injuries is invaluable.
Be well.
Godspeed to those seeking to better themselves.

eljefede
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Proud to say this is how I've been rowing for a while after following Jeff's advice 💪

Easing the dumbbell all the way down on the eccentric - feeling a stretch - and then powering it through with stable form "into the pocket" gives excellent results. I'm not a massive guy, but my back easily stands out, making my entire physique look wider and more aesthetic.

Do your pull ups (assisted + BW) and your rows with proper form, and then watch the back gains flourish.

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I love this new format! Not that 10-minute videos are too daunting to click on, I usually do, but it's way easier to commit to a 5-minute video instantly.
Thanks for being on top of our fitness knowledge AS WELL AS our enjoyment of your content, Jeff!

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Your face pulls are changing my life, thank you so much.

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I've been watching Jeff's posts for nearly a decade and, honestly, I don't think I'm in any better shape than I was ten years ago. I might have to start doing some of these exercises. 😉

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PLEASE DO FULL WORKOUTS LIKE YOU DID WITH SHOULDERS. IT WAS REALLY REALLY HELPFUL

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Every day is a school day with this guy. I've taken in countless videos and blogs over the years that offer exercise advice, and Jeff Cavaliere is head and shoulders above them all. Fundamentals are key, and "Jeff X" consistently delivers in that department. Old (bad) habits can be hard to break, but when I need to know how to do it right to maximize gains and minimize injury - Athlean-X is my first stop.

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These single-motion master classes are GOLD. Got lazy on this one and wasn't squaring my feet at the dumbbell rack trying to do pyramids. Soon as I squared my feet and took an overhand grip, I was able to go TWO WHOLE SETS HEAVIER. Coach will forever have my loyalty in the gym.

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Thanks, love educational videos like this. The older I get the easier injuries come about, I pickup great ways to prevent them through videos like this.

Beyondthebackyard-au
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Very timely video, it's one of my exercises for tonight. Thanks Jeff.

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I've been exercising and weight training most of my life. In my early 50s now and I'm still learning. Thanks for the great video and lesson. I thoroughly enjoy the scientific reasoning behind why an exercise is done. Keep em coming.
Steve.

NoreastWhips
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I love getting to teach someone what an inguinal hernia is. It really gets a guy motivated to do things the right way.

Plasmafox
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Finally this really fix my issue. I knew something was off when the dumbbell gets to my body weight. The lack of proper core bracing and balance threw me off and hurt my back too. Heavy dumbbell row should be treated seriously like a major compound movement like squat, deadlift and bench, which take a while to dial the form in

Minotona
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onestly, this back-pocket thing makes so much sense to me. I'm able to visualize how to do it . Thanks a lot for the videos, i just started going to the gym. Hope to see some good results with the help of your videos!

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