Back exercise

Dumbbell High Pull

How to do the Dumbbell High Pull with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand with your feet hip-distance apart. Use an overhand grip to hold a dumbbell in your left hand. Extend your arm straight. Straighten your hips and knees as you explosively raise the dumbbell as high as you can. Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
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Illustration showing the Dumbbell High Pull
Targets

Muscles worked

Back muscle Back Primary Biceps muscle Biceps Secondary Forearms muscle Forearms Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Dumbbell High Pull

  1. 1 Stand with your feet hip-distance apart.
  2. 2 Use an overhand grip to hold a dumbbell in your left hand.
  3. 3 Extend your arm straight. Straighten your hips and knees as you explosively raise the dumbbell as high as you can.
  4. 4 Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.