kettlebell one arm row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with kettlebell.

kettlebell one arm row demonstration
kettlebell one arm row — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Kettlebell

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do kettlebell one arm row

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand with an overhand grip.

  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  3. Pull the kettlebell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and repeat with the other arm.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

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