Kettlebell Gorilla Row
Horizontal pull for mid back and lats. The kettlebell requires you to control its position throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleBack
- Also worksBiceps
- EquipmentKettlebell
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal pull
- LevelIntermediate
- Back
- Biceps
- Kettlebell
How to do the Kettlebell Gorilla Row
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand with your feet wider than your hips and two kettlebells on the floor between your feet.
- Push your hips back with your torso almost parallel to the floor and grab a kettlebell in each hand.
- Pull one kettlebell toward your hip while you press the other into the floor, without twisting your torso.
- Lower it slowly until it rests on the floor and switch sides on each rep.
Muscles worked
Common Kettlebell Gorilla Row mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Kettlebell Gorilla Row, and how to fix it.
Your hips rotate toward the pulling side.
Press the other kettlebell into the floor and keep your hips and shoulders square while you pull with the other arm.
Your legs are straight and your back rounds to reach the weights.
Set your feet wide, bend your knees and send your hips back until you grab the handles with a flat back.
The kettlebell you pull hits the floor on the way down.
Lower it with control until it rests silently, and re-brace your back before the next rep.
Alternatives to the Kettlebell Gorilla Row
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Gorilla Row work?
The Kettlebell Gorilla Row works mainly the back. It also works the biceps and the upper back.