10 Alternatives to Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row

The Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row is done seated with dumbbells. Ranked closest by our scoring: the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row, the Dumbbell Incline Row and the Barbell Incline Row.

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How to Do the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row

The steps for the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row itself, so you can judge how close each substitute below really is.

Upper Back, with biceps, forearms · Dumbbell · Intermediate · Compound

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench with your chest against the backrest and your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand grip.
  4. Lean forward and let your arms hang straight down, fully extended.
  5. Pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

The 10 Best Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Cards with a "How to perform it" link open to show the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

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  1. Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench RowPlay demonstration

    1. Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row

    99% match

    Upper Back · Intermediate · Compound

    A good swap when you have a barbell to work with, and it still works the upper back.

    • Barbell
    How to perform it
    1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
    2. Sit on the bench facing the backrest with your chest against it.
    3. Grab the barbell with a reverse grip (palms facing down) and hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
    4. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
    5. Pull the barbell towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
    6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement.
    7. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
    8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

    Why this matches
    • Primary muscle: upper back, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
  2. Dumbbell Incline RowPlay demonstration

    2. Dumbbell Incline Row

    90% match

    Upper Back · Intermediate · Compound

    The same equipment, taken with a neutral grip.

    • Dumbbell
    How to perform it
    1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
    2. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and sit on the bench with your chest against the incline.
    3. Extend your arms fully, allowing the dumbbells to hang straight down from your shoulders.
    4. Pull the dumbbells up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
    5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
    6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

    Why this matches
    • Primary muscle: upper back, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
  4. Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench One Arm RowPlay demonstration

    4. Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench One Arm Row

    85% match

    Upper Back · Intermediate · Compound

    Pick this when you want to work the upper back one side at a time.

    • Dumbbell
    How to perform it
    1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
    2. Place a dumbbell on the floor next to the bench.
    3. Stand facing the bench with your feet shoulder-width apart.
    4. Bend at the waist and place your left knee and left hand on the bench for support.
    5. Pick up the dumbbell with your right hand using a reverse grip (palm facing down).
    6. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
    7. Pull the dumbbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.
    8. Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement.
    9. Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
    10. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
    11. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your left arm.

    Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

    Why this matches
    • Primary muscle: upper back, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Body position: lying face down, not seated
  5. Cable Incline Bench RowPlay demonstration

    5. Cable Incline Bench Row

    85% match

    Upper Back · Intermediate · Compound

    A good swap when you have a cable machine to work with, and it still works the upper back.

    • Cable
    How to perform it
    1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle and attach a cable handle to the low pulley.
    2. Sit on the bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
    3. Grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip and extend your arms fully in front of you.
    4. Lean forward from your hips while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
    5. Pull the cable handle towards your chest by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows.
    6. Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement, then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
    7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

    Why this matches
    • Primary muscle: upper back, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Equipment: a cable, not free weights
    • Body position: seated, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
  7. Dumbbell Lying Rear Delt RowPlay demonstration

    7. Dumbbell Lying Rear Delt Row

    82% match

    Upper Back · Intermediate · Isolation

    The same equipment, done lying face down instead.

    • Dumbbell
    How to perform it
    1. Lie face down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
    2. Extend your arms straight down towards the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
    3. Engaging your back muscles, lift the dumbbells up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
    4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
    5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

    Why this matches
    • Primary muscle: upper back, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row
    • Body position: lying face down, not seated

Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row FAQ

What muscles does Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row work?

It primarily targets upper-back muscles: rhomboids, middle trapezius, and posterior deltoids, with secondary involvement from the lats and biceps. The reverse (underhand) grip increases biceps activation and slightly shifts emphasis toward the lower portion of the lats while keeping the scapula-driven horizontal pull pattern.

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