This exercise involves holding a dumbbell in one hand and bending over at the waist, then pulling the weight up towards the chest while keeping the elbow close to the body. It primarily targets the back muscles, including the lats and rhomboids.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles for increased strength and definition
- Improves overall arm and shoulder stability
- Can be done with minimal equipment, making it a convenient exercise to do at home or while traveling
- Allows for unilateral training, which can help correct muscle imbalances between the left and right arms
- Engages the core muscles for added stability and balance
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in your right hand.
- Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your left hand resting on your left thigh.
- Bring the dumbbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.
- Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
- Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your left hand.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Back
Primary
Traps
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Biceps
Primary
Forearms
Primary