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Bent Over Dumbell Rows

maab Posts: 35 Joined: 2002/04/29	2002/11/02, 12:19 PM Greetings to all, When I execute the ‘Bent Over Dumbell Rows’ exercise I feel like tired but not much at my back as I do feel tired my arms. I read carefully the instructions. I just don’t understand if and what I’m doing wrong. Should I feel like burning at that back section when I do this work out? Thank you
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/11/02, 12:51 PM This is a unique exercise to get correct. Some people call them lawnmower pulls. The movement is like pulling the starting rope on a lawnmower. Personally, I prefer bent over barbell rows. That way I hit both sides at the same time, and can do them stricter. In fact, I find the smith machine works great for this. It keeps you in the motion you need to "feel your back". Hope this helps.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/11/03, 02:22 AM And it's normal that your small muscle groups (arms) hurt before big ones (back). Especially when you start weight training. Keep on training, strengthen your arms and you'll see, you'll be okey! Good luck! -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
hey_yoda Posts: 36 Joined: 2002/10/03	2002/11/03, 06:07 PM I also have the same problems with this exercise. I just can't get a good burn in my back when doing the dumbell rows. I find using a machine to be a lot more effective for this exercise. Cable rows might be worth trying too....
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/11/03, 08:49 PM The advantage I found with the smith is that once you get your positioning correct,where you "feel" the movement in your back, you can keep that movement all the way through the set, due to the smith having the bar in the plane of movement through each and every rep. It limits the arm usage also that dumbells have a tendency to use.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/11/04, 11:41 AM Ok this exercise while a back exercise hits the lats most of the time. Form is key here not weight. I usually, if I am starting with the right side put my left knee and left hand on a bench. I have a dumb bell on the floor, reach down and pick it up. Your back should be arched and the movement here is very important, you need to use the lat muscle to pull the weight up. The single most reason for people not to feel this is that they use the whole back and other muscles to pull the weight up. You see them in the gym all the time swing the weight up and letting it fall down to use the moementum to get it back up. I start the movement withthe weight slightly in towards the front of the bench then pull it up making sure to keep my elbow close to my side. The elbow needs to point up to the ceiling and then controlling the weight return it to the starting posistion. Hope this helps. -------------- Lifting equals peace of mind!!!
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2002/11/07, 02:26 PM bb1, I do dumbbell rows with both arms at the same time and like them better because you can change grips and get a slightly longer range of motion. To maab and hey_yoda, check this for your form: http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/excercise/bentoverdumbellrowspic1.htm When you do the motion, pull your shoulder blades together throughout. Keep your elbows tucked or you'll end up focusing on the posterior delts instead of the lats. Expect your arms to fatigue first until your biceps catch up. Make sure to kill your bis during workouts until they do.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/11/07, 06:51 PM Good point mackfactor. I find when I do this, when I start to go up in weight, the tendency to use your arms enters in the picture, and I can't concentrate on my back as well. But that is also an excellent way to do them.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/11/07, 07:33 PM Maab...in essence, there are many different movements you can do. We all have one we like more than others, that works for us. What is an ideal way for one trainee may not work for another. Try these different suggestions, surely you will find the right one for you. Bodybuilding is a very individualistic sport, fortunately there are many exercises for each body part to choose from.
maab Posts: 35 Joined: 2002/04/29	2002/11/11, 10:27 PM I'm starting to understand.... Thank you so much for your suggestions.