How to Do Kettlebell Upright Row

Kettlebell Upright 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 Upright Row

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a kettlebell by the handle with both hands.
  2. 02Let the kettlebell hang in front of your thighs with overhand grip and arms straight.
  3. 03Pull the kettlebell vertically toward your chin by driving your elbows toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Stop when the kettlebell reaches mid-chest height and elbows are higher than your hands.
  5. 05Lower the weight back to the starting position with control.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Upright 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 kettlebell close to your torso and avoid flaring your wrists to protect the joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Upright Row questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Upright Row work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Upright Row correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a kettlebell by the handle with both hands. Let the kettlebell hang in front of your thighs with overhand grip and arms straight. Pull the kettlebell vertically toward your chin by driving your elbows toward the ceiling. Stop when the kettlebell reaches mid-chest height and elbows are higher than your hands. Lower the weight back to the starting position with control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Upright Row?

Keep the kettlebell close to your torso and avoid flaring your wrists to protect the joint.

Is Kettlebell Upright Row suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Upright Row?

Kettlebell Upright Row uses kettlebell.

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