How to Do Kettlebell Single Arm Row

Kettlebell Single Arm 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 Single Arm Row

  1. 01Stand with your feet in a staggered stance and hinge at the hips until your torso is near parallel to the floor.
  2. 02Grip the kettlebell with one hand while resting the opposite forearm on your leading thigh.
  3. 03Drive your elbow back toward your ribcage while keeping your shoulders square to the ground.
  4. 04Squeeze your shoulder blade at the top of the movement then lower the weight with control.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Single Arm 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

Pull your elbow toward your hip rather than your chest to maximize lat recruitment and prevent shrugging.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Single Arm Row questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Single Arm Row work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Single Arm Row correctly?

Stand with your feet in a staggered stance and hinge at the hips until your torso is near parallel to the floor. Grip the kettlebell with one hand while resting the opposite forearm on your leading thigh. Drive your elbow back toward your ribcage while keeping your shoulders square to the ground. Squeeze your shoulder blade at the top of the movement then lower the weight with control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Single Arm Row?

Pull your elbow toward your hip rather than your chest to maximize lat recruitment and prevent shrugging.

Is Kettlebell Single Arm Row suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Single Arm Row?

Kettlebell Single Arm Row uses kettlebell.

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