Kettlebell Row

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Quick answer

Kettlebell Row is a beginner compound kettlebell exercise that mainly works the middle back, with the shoulders and lower back assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

How to do Kettlebell Row

  1. 1

    Place two kettlebells on the ground by your feet. Bend your knees slightly and bend over at your hips, picking up the kettlebells. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Lift the kettlebells straight up, drawing the kettlebells up towards your stomach. Focus on driving the motion with the shoulder blades & back.

  3. 3

    Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the motion on the other hand.

Form cues

  • Don't swing or bounce your body when performing this exercise.
  • Keep your back straight as you raise the kettlebells.
  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

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