Dumbbell Hammer Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row

Perform the Dumbbell Hammer Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row to target your upper back and biceps effectively.

  1. Set an incline bench to a comfortable angle.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
  3. Lie back on the bench and let your arms hang straight down.
  4. Pull the dumbbells towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Lower the weights back to the starting position and repeat.

How to perform the Dumbbell Hammer Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Dumbbell Hammer Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row using your dumbbell.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your forearms.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your forearms rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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