Kettlebell Row

Technique

Place one hand and knee on a bench for support. Hold the kettlebell in the other hand, hanging straight down. Row it toward your hip, retracting the shoulder blade at the top. Lower back down with full control.

Steps

1. Place one hand and the same-side knee firmly on a bench
2. Plant the opposite foot and keep your back flat
3. Hold the kettlebell with your free arm hanging straight down
4. Row the kettlebell toward your hip while keeping your elbow close
5. Retract your shoulder blade at the top
6. Lower the kettlebell under control to full arm extension

Common mistakes

• Twisting the torso to lift the kettlebell
• Shrugging the working shoulder toward the ear
• Pulling the kettlebell toward the chest instead of the hip
• Dropping the kettlebell quickly on the descent

Variations

• Unsupported split-stance kettlebell row
• Gorilla kettlebell row
• Double-kettlebell bent-over row
• Incline bench-supported kettlebell row

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