Form Correction Friday- Bent-over dumbbell row

LOW, HIGH, & REVERSE ROW BREAKDOWN

Welcome back to Drive’s Form Correction Friday, our newest series found on IGTV, YouTube and our Website blog! All your favorite trainers are bringing you new tips and cues on form every single Friday!! TUNE IN as Maddie and Steven break down the correct way to preform 3 different variations of a bent-over dumbbell row! PROPER FORM is CRUCIAL in order to develop and strengthen the muscles of the upper and middle back (the latissimus, lower trapezius, and rear deltoids). This exercise, found in the programming of all studio spaces will also benefit core stabilization and grip strength! Tune in, take notes, avoid lower back pain & bring your improved row form to class!

Even when changing your grip to the high, low, or reverse position the following remains the same…

 

✅ Feet hips width apart, bend in the knees, hip hinging with chest and torso parallel to the floor

✅ Chest and torso are locked in place- always keeping core tight and leading with elbows

✅ Neutral spine- keeping your chin tucked and eye gaze down

FORM CORRECTION FRIDAY- Lateral Raise

Back again with Episode 4 of our all NEW Drive series found on IGTV, YouTube and our Website blog! All your favorite trainers are bringing you new tips and cues on form every single Friday!!

Tonight, Drive trainers Rob and Caleigh here to break down the proper execution of a dumbbel lateral raise! Strong focus on isolating the shoulders and activating the core! Tune in, take notes, avoid improper form & bring your improved lateral raise form to class!

✅ Tall posture, core engaged, looking straight ahead
✅ Slight bend in the elbow, arms raise parallel to the floor- stopping when your elbows reach shoulder height
✅ Pause and hold at the “T” position locking your movement in
✅ Breathe out as you lower the dumbbells back down to your sides