Dumbbell Oblique Twist with Row
Improves lat strength, rotational strength, and overall back development
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Lats. Secondary: teres major, rhomboids |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Pull |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 10 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~55 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — hold dumbbells with both hands, get into a lunge position and bring the weights to your chest
- Step 7: Safety note — avoid twisting the back, keep control throughout the movement
Equipment
- Dumbbells optional
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves lat strength, rotational strength, and overall back development
Common mistakes
1-2 most common form errors: not rotating the torso, not keeping the core engaged
Make it harder
Increase the weight of the dumbbells
Make it easier
Decrease the weight of the dumbbells
Breathing
Exhale during the pulling phase
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