Elbow Out Lawnmowers
This back exercise mainly works your latissimus dorsi, rhomboids and traps, with help from your rear shoulders, teres major and teres minor. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
One Side
Other Side
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Elbow Out Lawnmowers
From a staggered stance, lean forward with a dumbbell in one hand. Rest your non-working arm on the opposite thigh or knee for support. Row the weight outward, with the elbow flared.
Common mistakes
Ensure a straight back and avoid rounding. Engage the core for added stability.
Breathing
Inhale when lowering the dumbbell, exhale during the upward row. Switch arms and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Traps, Erector Spinae
Secondary Muscles
Rear Shoulders, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Biceps
Tertiary Muscles
Lower Back
