ExercisesOne-arm dumbbell row

One-arm dumbbell row

Hinge forward with one hand braced on a bench or your knee. Pull the dumbbell to your hip, leading with the elbow, and lower slowly.

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Two-panel demonstration of the one-arm dumbbell row, showing the start and finish positions
Start and finish positions

How to do it

Hinge forward with one hand braced on a bench or your knee. Pull the dumbbell to your hip, leading with the elbow, and lower slowly.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
  • upper backprimary
  • lats
  • biceps

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Reviewed 16 August 2026 · Exercise library v2.2