Bird Dog Rows

10 reps

In a bird-dog stance, row the dumbbell while your opposite leg stays extended.

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BACK

Bird Dog Rows

IntermediateBodyweight

Bird dog rows stack a single-arm row on top of a bird-dog position, so your back does the pulling while your core and glutes fight to keep you steady. That built-in instability makes it a strong choice for balance, whole-body coordination, and ironing out left-to-right differences. It's a great pick when you want functional strength rather than just moving weight.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Set a dumbbell at the head of a bench.

  2. 2

    Kneel on the bench with knees under your hips and hands under your shoulders, gripping the bench on either side of the dumbbell.

  3. 3

    Take the dumbbell in one hand, palm facing in, keeping the same-side knee and opposite hand planted.

  4. 4

    Brace your core and glutes and extend your free leg straight back, in line with your torso.

  5. 5

    Holding that position, row the dumbbell up to your side with your elbow tucked close.

  6. 6

    Pause at the top, lower under control, finish your reps, then switch sides.

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