Dumbell Rows - Technique question

[RobertFontaine]

When I'm doing dumbell rows should try to hold my shoulders back. i.e Try to squeeze my shoulder blades together throughout the motion or should I slouch, roll my shoulder forward at the extension.

Note that this is with a heavy row, heavy for me anyhow (> 1/2 bodyweight).

The reason I ask is I'm not sure whether the shoulder movenment will strengthen my shoulder or just tear up my rotater cuff.

Thanks...

 

[Eatmorechicken]

Natural stretch just short of absolute in order to maintain tension followed by a natural full contraction. Of course, listen to your body: if you don't feel pain in your shoulder until you allow the stretch to a certain point, don't go to that point.

 

[Screwball]

Pull the dumbbell to your hip. Much more difficult... It makes the movement more effective.

 

[RobertFontaine]

thanks.

 

[Exodus]

Pull the dumbbell to your hip. Much more difficult... It makes the movement more effective.

thats the truth..........lats will scream from top to bottom this way.

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[tiger88]

Pull the dumbbell to your hip. Much more difficult... It makes the movement more effective.

he is right u will have to use less wieght since it is a tougher movement