Alternating Kettlebell Row

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Exercise Details

Equipment

kettlebell

Difficulty

Beginner

Type

compound

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles
middle back
Secondary Muscles
shoulderslower back

Instructions

  1. 1.Place two kettlebells on the ground by your feet. Bend your knees slightly and bend over at your hips, picking up the kettlebells. This is your starting position.
  2. 2.Lift one kettlebell straight up, drawing the kettlebell up towards your stomach. Focus on driving the motion with the shoulder blade and back muscles.
  3. 3.Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the motion on the other hand.
  4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

  • Don't swing or bounce your body when performing this exercise.
  • Keep your back straight as you raise the kettlebells.
  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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