How to Do Kettlebell Gorilla Row

Kettlebell Gorilla Row is a back exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Gorilla Row

  1. 01Place two kettlebells on the floor and stand over them with a wide stance and toes pointed out.
  2. 02Hinge deeply at the hips to grip both handles, keeping the spine completely flat.
  3. 03Row one kettlebell toward the hip while simultaneously pushing the other kettlebell into the floor for leverage.
  4. 04Lower the kettlebell back to the floor and immediately repeat the motion with the opposite arm.
  5. 05Keep the hips and chest stationary throughout the set to avoid swaying or rotating the mid-back.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Gorilla Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a wide sumo stance and high hip position to prevent the kettlebells from hitting your feet during the row.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Gorilla Row questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Gorilla Row work?

Kettlebell Gorilla Row is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Gorilla Row correctly?

Place two kettlebells on the floor and stand over them with a wide stance and toes pointed out. Hinge deeply at the hips to grip both handles, keeping the spine completely flat. Row one kettlebell toward the hip while simultaneously pushing the other kettlebell into the floor for leverage. Lower the kettlebell back to the floor and immediately repeat the motion with the opposite arm. Keep the hips and chest stationary throughout the set to avoid swaying or rotating the mid-back.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Gorilla Row?

Maintain a wide sumo stance and high hip position to prevent the kettlebells from hitting your feet during the row.

Is Kettlebell Gorilla Row suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Gorilla Row is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Gorilla Row?

Kettlebell Gorilla Row uses kettlebell.

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