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kettlebell alternating row

kettlebell alternating row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: kettlebell.

kettlebell alternating row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
kettlebell

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  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.