Exercise guide
Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In
This Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row uses a neutral grip with the palms facing each other. The middle back and lats pull the dumbbells toward the torso while the biceps assist. The grip often encourages the elbows to remain close to the body.
Training context
Muscles worked by the neutral-grip row
The lats and middle back draw the upper arms backward and control the shoulder blades. The biceps assist by bending the elbows. The hips, legs, and trunk maintain the bent-over position even though they are not listed as target muscles.
The neutral grip may feel more comfortable than a palms-down grip for some lifters. Keep the dumbbells and torso angle consistent when comparing sets.
Technique overview
Keep the palms facing inward
Hinge forward and allow the dumbbells to hang with the palms facing each other. Pull the weights toward your sides while keeping the elbows close. Squeeze the shoulder blades briefly, then lower under control. Avoid rotating the palms, shrugging, or raising the torso as the dumbbells move.
Treat this as an overview and use a range, pace, and setup you can control.