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Back
Kettlebell Single-Arm Row
- Primary muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Biceps, Core
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal pull
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Hinge forward with a flat back, bracing one hand on a bench and holding a kettlebell in the other. Row the kettlebell to your hip by driving your elbow back, then lower to a full stretch and repeat.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the back — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Band Seated RowBandHorizontal pull
- Barbell Bent-Over RowBarbellHorizontal pull
- Barbell ShrugBarbellHorizontal pull
- Bent-Over Dumbbell Rear Delt RowDumbbellHorizontal pull
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the back: