How to do a kettlebell bent over row

About kettlebell bent over row

TIER
3
DIFFICULTY
untrained
EQUIPMENT
kettlebell
TARGET MUSCLES
back, biceps, rearShoulder

Instructions for Proper Form

Setup:

  1. Kettlebell Placement: Place two kettlebells on the floor in front of you, shoulder-width apart.
  2. Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outwards.
  3. Hip Hinge: Push your hips back and bend your knees slightly to lower your torso until it's almost parallel to the floor. Keep your back flat and your chest lifted.
  4. Grip: Grasp the kettlebell handles with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).

The Lift:

  1. Row Upward: Engage your back muscles and pull the kettlebells up towards your torso. Your elbows should stay close to your body and point back as you row.
  2. Squeeze at the Top: Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  3. Controlled Lowering: Slowly lower the kettlebells back to the starting position, resisting the urge to drop them.

Tips:

  • Focus on the Back: Think about using your back muscles to lift the weight, not just your arms.
  • Hip Hinge: Maintain a strong hip hinge throughout the movement. Your hips should move back as you lower the kettlebells and forward as you pull them up.
  • Neutral Spine: Keep your back flat and avoid rounding your shoulders forward.
  • Elbow Position: Keep your elbows close to your body as you row the kettlebells up.

Alternatives

dumbbell chest supported row

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machine front pulldown

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Front Pulldown

cable seated high row(v-bar)

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Lat Pulldown

dumbbell one arm row(with support)

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lat pulldown(wide bar)

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Lat Pulldown

barbell chest supported row

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BarbellBench

t-bar row(v-grip)

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BarbellLandmine

chin up

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Pull Up Bar

cable wide grip behind neck pulldown

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Lat Pulldown

chin ups narrow parallel grip

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Pull Up Bar

cable seated row(rope)

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Row Cable

machine low row

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Low Row Machine

lat pulldown behind the neck

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Lat Pulldown

barbell reverse grip supported row

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BarbellBench

cable one arm lat pulldown

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Lat Pulldown

t-bar row

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machine lateral pulldown

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Pulldown Machine

ring high suspended row

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Rings

lat pulldown reverse close grip

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Lat Pulldown

close grip chin up

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Pull Up Bar

cable seated one arm row

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Row Cable

band seated row

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Resistance Band

inverted row bend knees

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Squat Rack

kettlebell bent over row

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barbell bent over row

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Barbell

ring suspended row

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Rings

machine high row

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High Row Machine

cable low seated row

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Row Cable

machine seated row

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Seated Row Machine

chin up

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Pull Up Bar