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Compound · Horizontal pull
One-Arm Dumbbell Row
One-Arm Dumbbell Row is a compound horizontal pull movement for the back. Pull your elbows toward your hips, squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top, and resist the urge to heave with your torso. Your biceps assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Back
Secondary muscles
Biceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Horizontal pull
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Barbell Bent-Over Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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Seated Cable Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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Chest-Supported Machine Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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