Exercise technique

kettlebell alternating renegade row

The kettlebell alternating renegade row is a compound exercise that targets the upper back while also engaging the core and shoulders. It requires maintaining a plank position while performing alternating rows with kettlebells, challenging both strength and stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands gripping the kettlebells and your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Pull one kettlebell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  4. Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
  5. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Core, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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