The Kettlebell Alternating Row is a great exercise to target the muscles in your back, shoulders, and arms. It also helps improve grip strength and overall stability.
How to perform
Here are step by step instructions on how to perform the Kettlebell Alternating Row:1. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each hand with palms facing in towards your body.
2. Hinge at the hips and bend your knees slightly to lean forward, keeping your back straight and chest up.
3. Engage your core and pull one kettlebell up towards your ribcage, keeping your elbow close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blade at the top of the movement.
4. Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat the movement with the other arm.
5. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of reps, focusing on maintaining good form throughout the exercise.
6. To increase the intensity of the exercise, you can perform the Kettlebell Alternating Row with both arms simultaneously or increase the weight of the kettlebells.
Remember to start with a light weight and gradually increase as you become more comfortable with the exercise. It's also important to keep your core engaged and maintain good posture to prevent injury.
Equipment required
Kettlebell
Kettlebells are a type of free weight equipment with a unique design, featuring a handle attached to a weighted ball-shaped structure. They are commonly used for strength training, cardiovascular fitness, and overall functional fitness. Kettlebells are versatile tools that can be used for a variety of exercises such as swings, cleans, and snatches, which target multiple muscle groups and enhance total body strength and endurance.