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Kettlebell Single-Arm Row

Back · Horizontal pull

Generic horizontal pull demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.

Horizontal pullCompoundOne side at a time

A one-arm kettlebell row from a hinged stance that trains the back and resists trunk rotation.

Difficulty
Easy
Tracking
Measured in reps

Muscles worked

BackBicepsCore

Equipment

Kettlebell

How to do it

  1. Stand with a staggered stance and hinge forward, resting your free hand on your front thigh.
  2. Hold a kettlebell in the other hand and let it hang straight down with a flat back.
  3. Row the bell to your hip by pulling your elbow back and squeezing your shoulder blade.
  4. Lower under control, finish the set and switch sides.

Coaching cues

  • Keep both shoulders square to the floor, do not open your chest to the side.
  • Keep the neck long and eyes down and slightly forward.