"The bent-over row is a great compound exercise as it utilizes some of the largest muscle groups in the body. This exercise is great for engaging and developing the rhomboids, lats, and traps, as well as promoting good posture and shoulder health," Sanzo said.
- Start standing with your feet about shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in each hand. Be sure to hold the dumbbells with an overhand grip (your palms should be facing your thighs). While maintaining a slight bend in your knees, hinge (bend) forward from your hips so that your torso is parallel to the floor. Extend your arms directly below your chest. This is your starting position.
- On an exhale, bend your elbows, bringing the dumbbells towards your body. Make sure your elbows stay close to the sides of your body. You should feel a small squeeze between your shoulder blades.
- On an inhale, extend your elbows and lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position. This counts as one rep.
- Complete 15 reps.
