Kettlebell: one-arm row

IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Kettlebell: one-arm row

Muscle map

Kettlebell: one-arm row

Starting position

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How to perform it

Perform the described pattern with controlled movement and a stable body position. Prioritize the quality of each repetition over speed or repetition count. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

absLumbaresback musclesneck and trapezius upper

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load abdominals, lower back, lats and neck and upper trapezius without sacrificing position; at intermediate level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity. For unilateral variations, complete the same number of repetitions and a comparable range on both sides.

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