Exercise technique

kettlebell alternating row

The kettlebell alternating row is a compound exercise targeting the upper back, performed by alternating rowing movements with kettlebells while maintaining a bent-over position.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a kettlebell in each hand with your palms facing your body.
  2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. Pull one kettlebell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  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?

Biceps, Forearms.

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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