One-Arm Kettlebell Row

A back exercise targeting the middle back, performed with kettlebells.

One-Arm Kettlebell Row demonstration
One-Arm Kettlebell Row — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Kettlebells

Target muscles

Middle Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Lats

How to do One-Arm Kettlebell Row

  1. Place a kettlebell in front of your feet. Bend your knees slightly and then push your butt out as much as possible as you bend over to get in the starting position. Grab the kettlebell and pull it to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blade and flexing the elbow. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Middle Back

Secondary

BicepsLats

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