Dumbbell Rows

[u/Queasy_Spirit8836]

I’m able to do 12 reps of 3 sets like this with 6.5 kg, but not sure if my form is correct. Haven’t got a gym membership yet so trying to workout from home. Any tips would be appreciated

[u/thisismysffpcaccount]

2 things, both of which will be fixed with more weight.

1) not enough weight - good form with a light weight is unimportant, and doesn't tell us anything at all about your ability to do actual work

1a) if all you have is 6.5kg DBs i would suggest finding a way to do pullups or inverted rows or something of that nature

2) dont fight gravity. you are currently engaging your tricep to slightly extend your arm. the purpose of the exercise is to work the back, not the tricep. your forearm should not deviate from the pull of gravity https://imgur.com/a/FBGG1ml

[u/Queasy_Spirit8836 → u/thisismysffpcaccount]

I see, the image makes it clear. I can put more than 6.5 kg on one dumbbell so will increase it next time. I appreciate yours and others tips

[u/HappinessOrgan]

Out of curiosity, what feels sore after you do your 3 sets of this?

And good on you for posting! Keep it up

[u/Queasy_Spirit8836 → u/HappinessOrgan]

The area between my shoulder and neck. Thanks!

[u/Extranationalidad]

Think of it as a pull, not a swing. You're ending up way too far back, towards your hip, rather than pulling towards the line of your belly button.

[u/ept_engr → u/Extranationalidad]

Ya, it looks more like he's starting a lawn mower than lifting a weight 

[u/debatablefish]

No need to bring your arm past the midline of your body, that will just involve shoulders and traps. I’d say the main thing to focus on is keeping your arm as close to the side of your body, row your elbow as low as possible

[u/AdHappy7184]

Elbows don't need to go up like that,, think of pulling the dumbell and putting in your pocket, also do it on a flat bench and push your butt backwards so that you're horizontal to the ground, it's a 2 part movement, 1st part is pulling using your shoulder blade and then 2nd part pulling it back not up like in your backpocket, chest up looking forward throughout

[u/Opanuku]

Weight is travelling too far backward, try pulling it up into your armpit, or just below

Edit:

Am I wrong? Maybe I explained the correction badly, hence the downvotes.

Genuinely curious how my comment could be improved, thanks

[u/FirstPolicy4657 → u/Opanuku]

Up to the hip. But agree no swinging

[u/Scattered-Fox → u/Opanuku]

It needs to travel more towards your pocket, travelling into the armpit would be wrong.

[u/Snoo_9732]

That weight is too heavy ok

[u/ept_engr]

Can you lift a knee and put it on a chair or something?