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How to Do Dumbbell Incline Row — Form, Muscles & Tips

Learn how to do the Dumbbell Incline Row: step-by-step form, muscles worked, dumbbell setup, and common mistakes. Free workout tracker included.

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How to perform this exercise

  1. Using a neutral grip, lean into an incline bench.
  2. Take a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, beginning with the arms straight. This will be your starting position.
  3. Retract the shoulder blades and flex the elbows to row the dumbbells to your side.
  4. Pause at the top of the motion, and then return to the starting position.