Underhand Dumbbell Dead Row

Body region

• Back
• Arms

Equipment

• Dumbbells

Technique

1. Stand between two dumbbells, hinge forward with a flat back and grip them with palms facing forward.
2. Row both weights from the floor toward the hips, keeping the elbows close to the body.
3. Lower the dumbbells to the floor and pause briefly before the next pull.

Cues

• Drive the elbows back toward the hips.
• Keep the wrists straight under the load.

Common mistakes

• Turning it into a curl with the arms.
• Losing the flat back as the set goes on.

Alternatives

• One-Arm Dumbbell Row
• Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row
• Barbell Row