UPPER BACK · DUMBBELL
How to do the dumbbell chest supported incline row
The dumbbell chest supported incline row trains your upper back, with help from your lats, biceps, forearms. Here is how to do it with good form.

Step by step
- Set an adjustable gym bench at an incline of 30 to 45 degrees.
- Grab a pair of dumbbells and position yourself on the bench with your stomach and chest on the back support.
- Have your arms extended and hanging straight down.
- Bring your shoulders back, squeeze your glutes, and engage your abs.
- Rotate your wrists out so your knuckles face forward.
- Take a breath and row the dumbbells as high as possible in one fluid motion. Exhale at the top.
- Lower the weights slowly, breathing in on the way down.
Muscles worked
| Primary | Upper Back |
|---|---|
| Secondary | Lats, Biceps, Forearms |
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
Sets and reps
| Strength | 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps, 2–3 min rest |
|---|---|
| Muscle growth | 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps, 1–2 min rest |
| Muscular endurance | 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, 30–60 s rest |
Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.
Track your progress
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