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Kettlebell alternating row

Intermediate

Kettlebell alternating row is a compound kettlebell exercise for the upper back, also working the biceps and forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

BicepsForearms

Equipment
Kettlebell
Type
Compound · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a kettlebell in each hand with your palms facing your body.
  2. 2Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. 3Pull one kettlebell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. 4Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
  5. 5Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Easier variations

  • Bodyweight squatting row (with towel)Bodyweight
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  • Bodyweight standing rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing row (with towel)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Kettlebell alternating renegade rowKettlebell
Logged today · 2 min restKettlebell alternating row

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