How to dumbbell row The movement of the dumbbell row involves several joints and muscle groups working together in a coordinated effort. The primary joint involved is the shoulder joint, which is responsible for the movement of the arm as it is pulled towards the torso. The muscles responsible for this movement are the latissimus dorsi and teres major, which are the largest muscles of the upper back and play a major role in pulling the arm towards the body. In addition to the latissimus dorsi an