http://AskTheTrainer.com/best-back-exercise.html Personal Trainer Michael Behnken, MS, NASM-CPT-PES, CSCS There are many ways to perform dumbbell rows. The most functional way is to have a wide base leg. If you are rowing with your right arm, your left knee would be on the bench, and your right leg should be out about a foot to a foot and a half. Always keep the base leg slightly bent, this ensures you will not compensate solely with your lower back. You can have a slight torso rotation while you lift the dumbbell. This is functional like many pulling activities. You can also perform the dumbbell row as a strict isolation exercise. You could also perform without the bench. San Francisco Personal Training http://fitSF.com