How to Do Kettlebell Rear Delt Row

Kettlebell Rear Delt Row is a shoulders exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Rear Delt Row

  1. 01Hold a kettlebell in one hand and hinge at the hips, supporting the non-working arm on a bench or your thigh.
  2. 02Position the kettlebell so it hangs directly below the shoulder with a neutral grip.
  3. 03Pull the kettlebell upward and slightly outward, leading with the elbow to engage the rear deltoid.
  4. 04Stop the row when the elbow reaches shoulder height to avoid excessive trap involvement.
  5. 05Lower the kettlebell back to the starting point with a full stretch in the shoulder blade.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Rear Delt Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Keep the hips and shoulders square to the floor to prevent rotation of the thoracic spine during the rowing phase.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Rear Delt Row questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Rear Delt Row work?

Kettlebell Rear Delt Row is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Rear Delt Row correctly?

Hold a kettlebell in one hand and hinge at the hips, supporting the non-working arm on a bench or your thigh. Position the kettlebell so it hangs directly below the shoulder with a neutral grip. Pull the kettlebell upward and slightly outward, leading with the elbow to engage the rear deltoid. Stop the row when the elbow reaches shoulder height to avoid excessive trap involvement. Lower the kettlebell back to the starting point with a full stretch in the shoulder blade.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Rear Delt Row?

Keep the hips and shoulders square to the floor to prevent rotation of the thoracic spine during the rowing phase.

Is Kettlebell Rear Delt Row suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Rear Delt Row?

Kettlebell Rear Delt Row uses kettlebell.

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