Are dumbell rows the only back exercise you can use dumbells on??

[solidj55]

Just wondering if anyone has any good variations of this exercise or any other exercises for back that dumbells can be used??? I freakin love dumbell exercises, I dont think I will ever use the bar again for any of my upper body movements. From now on I will most likely only use dumbells for chest, shoulders, triceps, biceps, and maybe back if I can get some more exercises to try. They are great, no spotter needed, deeper stretch, better contraction at the top, more natural range of motion, what more could you ask for???

 

[louden_swain]

Right from the top of my head, here are some exercises you can perform with dumbbells on back day:

Dumbell Rows
Cross-Bench Dumbbell Pull-Overs
Dumbbell Shrugs
Dumbbell Power Cleans

 

[solidj55]

Cool thanks man.

 

[coolcolj]

singel arm reverse grip dumbell rows with maximum stretch and top end pull/contraction with back arch - petty awesome

 

[jeremys]

what would you guys think of a:

heavy bent-over dumbbell row w/ choked mini bands?

i definately need to work the bottom of my bench

 

[JDarty6173]

Stiff leg deads with Dumbells (providing you have bells heavy enough)

Rear delt raises (hits my traps hard)

Hyper Extensions Holding Dumbells


Hmmm, all thats coming to mind that havent been named

 

[solidj55]

Thanks for replies guys.

 

[bignate73]

try a hyper with a row at the top.......

now thats torture.

 

[coolcolj]

I hate torture!

 

[b fold the truth]

I have done supported rows with dbells before...they are different.

B True

 

[solidj55]

Thanks for all the ideas.

 

[jesus 2]

try bent over dumbell rows performed just like bent over barbell rows except rowing two dumbells simultaneously. how come i never see anyone doing these?


j2da2

 

[jeremys]

i try those jesus(it's awkward typing this), but it never feels right

 

[jesus 2]

call me j2 then. i find that db rows like that are actually fairly difficult, as you are throwing in your lower back into the lift, and it is possible to have a greater range of motion using dbs versus a bar allowing for a greater contraction.

 

[jeremys]

good point, j2. i'll try those to make it as similar to a bench as i can

merry christmas

 

[horsePOWER]

if i have a whole lot of energy i may do a deadlift movement with dumbells(100+lbs ea) but i have to use straps cause i like to start with real deads. and by the time im done with those, i cant hold a dumbell anymore.
almost seems more of an aerobic deadlift, i dont pause. dont get that deep muscle burn, but it sure as hell exhaust the back. and im breathing like i ran a mile.

 

[Nonerz]

try a hyper with a row at the top.......

now thats torture.

nate, what about the exercise you had me do with the dumbell held between my ankles...lying face down...I'm not sure of the name.

 

[bignate73]

nate, what about the exercise you had me do with the dumbell held between my ankles...lying face down...I'm not sure of the name.

oh the things i can do with this response......muahahahahaha

we just modified the reverse hyper a bit since the gym doesnt have the right equipment. an angled bench with a dbell between your legs for resistance.