10 Workout Exercises You’re Doing Wrong
5. One Arm Dumbbell Rows
The one arm dumbbell row is an excellent way to replicate the row machine’s motion while increasing your strength and muscle tone.
However, most people run into the same issue with the one arm dumbbell row that they do with the bicep curl.
Simply put, they try to lift too much weight at one time and compromise not only the effectiveness of the exercise itself, but the health of their body. Many people will perform the dumbbell row with a heavy weight.
This not only puts unnecessary strain on your back and risks injury, but also overworks the arm. To perform it properly, place one hand flat on a weight bench and grasp the weight with the other.
Maintaining a flat, slightly erect spine, begin by pulling the weight toward your hip bone. Performing this correctly means squeezing the muscles in your shoulder blade, and not simply pulling up with your arms. Once your arms reach a 90-degree angle, return the weight downward.
By following the proper form and function when performing this exercise, you can ensure that you will build muscle without injuring yourself in the process.
Always keep in mind that in order to build muscle your muscle has to stay conditioned throughout the process. Overworking and wearing down the muscle by using too heavy a weight is not going to help.
