Kettlebell Row

Kettlebell Row Instructions

• Assume a strong lifting position: core and glutes activated, shoulders braced, chest up, knees slightly flexed, and eyes fixed ahead.
• With a KB in each hand, hinge at the hips while maintaining strong core, braced shoulders, and neutral spine.
• Hands are in a pronated position.
• Knees are slightly bent.
• Eyes are fixated down. Your neck is in a neutral position.
• Your arms are extended with your elbows slightly bent.
• Use your lats and mid-back to pull the KB up & around your body.
• Your hands rotate during the execution of the movement.
• Your hands finish in a neutral position at the top.
• Don't let your traps shrug.
• After a quick pause, lower the weights to the starting position in controlled path.
• Hands finish in a pronated position.
• Let your shoulders roll forward slightly to create a stretch reflex for the next rep.

*Tips*

• Your torso remains tight and in the same position from start to finish. Don't rock your torso up/back to move the weight. This takes tension off the proper musculature.
• This exercise is best performed with lighter weights and for reps. Too heavy of weight can compromise your torso and shoulder position.
• Don't drop the weight at the top of the movement.
• The arms are a lever for your back. Don't actively pull the weight with your arms.