Single Arm Kettlebell Row
Horizontal pull for mid back and lats. Working one side at a time lets you control each side separately.
- Primary muscleBack
- Also worksBiceps
- EquipmentKettlebell
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal pull
- LevelIntermediate
- Back
- Biceps
- Kettlebell
How to do the Single Arm Kettlebell Row
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Grab the indicated handle, plant your feet, and keep your back neutral before pulling.
- Pull the handles toward your torso, driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Extend your arms in a controlled way without rounding your back.
- Complete your reps on one side and repeat on the other with the same control.
Muscles worked
Common Single Arm Kettlebell Row mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Single Arm Kettlebell Row, and how to fix it.
The kettlebell swings forward and back during the rep.
Start each rep with the weight still under your shoulder and lift it in a straight line toward your hip.
The bell pulls on your hand and your wrist bends.
Grip the handle in the center with your wrist straight and the bell hanging right below your hand.
Your torso opens toward the pulling arm.
Rest your free hand on a bench or your thigh and keep your shoulders parallel to the floor until the end.
Alternatives to the Single Arm Kettlebell Row
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Single Arm Kettlebell Row work?
The Single Arm Kettlebell Row works mainly the back. It also works the biceps and the upper back.