Rowing for a wide back! The right way to do it & tips for a wide back!

How to do the “Dumbbell Row” for your broad back muscles!

Rowing” is surprisingly difficult to learn the correct form, perhaps because we seldom pull our elbows in our daily lives, and we are rarely conscious of our back muscles. Here, personal trainer Mr. Oshima explains the correct way to do rowing and some tips.

(1) Hold dumbbells with your feet shoulder-width apart and pull your hips back to a sitting posture. At this point, keep your chest tight and your back straight, as a rounded back will reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. It is also a good idea to increase abdominal pressure by straining the abdomen as well.

(2) While holding the posture, exhale and pull your elbows back parallel to your thighs. The key is to draw the shoulder blades in tightly in order to work the broad back muscles. Also, by rotating the forearms outward, it is easier to be aware that you are working the latissimus dorsi muscles. When lowering, do not let gravity do the work, but slowly return to the original position. The goal is to perform three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions. If it is difficult, it is OK to go as far as you can.