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Exercise Lab

Single-Arm Dumbbell Row on Ball

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Back
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Latissimus dorsi ("Wing" muscles) strength
  • Upper back strength
  • Rear deltoid strength
  • Biceps strength
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Description

  • On a stability ball, lie on your stomach with your Toes placed firmly on the ground.
  • Holding a dumbbell in one hand, pull it straight up to the side.
  • Keep your elbow out to the side and exhale on the way up.
  • Return slowly to the floor.

ProTip

  • "Pull" the weight with the latissimus dorsi muscles (the "wings")

Mistakes

  • Cocking the head up
  • Shrugging the shoulders up as you pull the dumbbell
  • Bending the wrists as you pull the dumbbell