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Bent-Over Dumbbell Row alternatives

The Bent-Over Dumbbell Row mainly trains your upper back and lats. These swaps hit the same muscles, so you don't lose the session.

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

Dumbbell · Same lats, upper back

One knee and hand on a bench, other foot on the floor.

Cue: Pull elbow to hip, pause, no torso twist.

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Doorway Row

Bodyweight · Same upper back, lats

Stand in a sturdy door frame, grab both sides at chest height.

Cue: Hold a sturdy door frame, lean back, pull your chest to your hands.

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Chest-Supported Row

Machine · Same upper back

Chest against the pad, feet planted.

Cue: Chest stays on pad, squeeze shoulder blades.

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Seated Cable Row

Cable · Same lats, upper back

Feet on the plates, knees soft.

Cue: Tall chest, pull to lower ribs, slow return.

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