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How to do a dumbbell hinge to upright row

Lower bodyDumbbellsIntermediate

A hip hinge that flows into an upright row as you stand — hits the whole back of your body and your shoulders in one.

How to do it

  1. 1Hinge at the hips with a flat back, dumbbells hanging
  2. 2Drive your hips forward to stand
  3. 3Pull the dumbbells up toward your chin, elbows leading

Muscles worked

HamstringsGlutesBackShoulders
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