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:
- Kettlebell Placement: Place two kettlebells on the floor in front of you, shoulder-width apart.
- Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outwards.
- 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.
- Grip: Grasp the kettlebell handles with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
The Lift:
- 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.
- Squeeze at the Top: Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- 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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BenchDumbbell
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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Dumbbell
lat pulldown(wide bar)
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Lat Pulldown
barbell chest supported row
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BarbellBench
t-bar row(v-grip)
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
BarbellLandmine
chin up
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Pull Up Bar
cable wide grip behind neck pulldown
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Lat Pulldown
chin ups narrow parallel grip
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Pull Up Bar
cable seated row(rope)
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Row Cable
machine low row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Low Row Machine
lat pulldown behind the neck
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Lat Pulldown
barbell reverse grip supported row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
BarbellBench
cable one arm lat pulldown
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Lat Pulldown
t-bar row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
LandmineBarbell
machine lateral pulldown
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
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
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
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
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Kettlebell
barbell bent over row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Barbell
ring suspended row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Rings
machine high row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
High Row Machine
cable low seated row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Row Cable
machine seated row
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Seated Row Machine
chin up
BackBicepsRear Shoulder
Pull Up Bar