Upper back exercises

Kettlebell Single-arm Row

Also known as: Rowing à un bras au kettlebell · Κωπηλατική με ένα χέρι με κέτλμπελ · One-Arm Kettlebell Row · KB row

Primary
Upper back
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
Suggested rest
1.5 min
 
One side at a time

How to do the Kettlebell Single-arm Row

  1. Place a kettlebell in front of your feet. Bend your knees slightly and then push your butt out as much as possible as you bend over to get in the starting position. Grab the kettlebell and pull it to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blade and flexing the elbow. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth3–48–121.5 min
Muscular endurance2–315–201 min

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add 4 kg (10 lb) next session and work back up.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Upper back

Secondary

Biceps, Lats

Rhomboids, mid traps and rear delts hold your shoulder blades in place. Rows, face pulls and reverse flyes build thickness and healthier shoulders.

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