Single Arm Dumbbell Lawnmower Row

How To Do A Single Arm Dumbbell Lawnmower Row Correctly

The Single Arm Dumbbell Lawnmower Row is a variation of the traditional standing single arm dumbbell bent over row, where this version requires a rotating of the torso at the top of the movement to incorporate more obliques, as well as hitting your shoulders and upper back.

It’s called the lawnmower row as the movement is very similar to pulling the cord to start a lawnmower.

To get started:

1. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with a palm facing in grip, hanging down by your side.
2. Get into a forward lunge stance with your back leg straight while holding a dumbbell in the arm on the same side.
3. Bend at the waist and place your free hand on your front knee.
4. Bend your elbow, keeping your dumbbell close to your side as you row the dumbbell up to your ribs, while rotating your torso to that side.
5. Under control, reverse the movement to lower the dumbbell back to the starting lunge position.
6. Complete all the reps on one side, then switch sides and repeat with the opposite arm.

Primary Muscles Worked 

Dumbbell Row Variations

• Incline Dumbbell Row
• Pronated Grip Dumbbell Bent Over Row
• Single Arm Dumbbell Row On Bench