Kettlebell Row

The Kettlebell Row primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle), with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Posterior Deltoid and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a kettlebell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Row a kettlebell to hip height while in a bent-over position with one arm.

EquipmentKettlebell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle)
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Posterior Deltoid

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp kettlebell by the handle with firm grip. Execution: Pull weight toward torso, squeezing shoulder blades together. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.

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