Two-Arm Kettlebell Row

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

Two-Arm Kettlebell Row demonstration
Two-Arm Kettlebell Row — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Kettlebells

Target muscles

Middle Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Lats

How to do Two-Arm Kettlebell Row

  1. Place two kettlebells 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.

  2. Grab both kettlebells and pull them to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blades and flexing the elbows. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Middle Back

Secondary

BicepsLats

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