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Kettlebell Bent Over Row with Rotation

Rotational core drill for controlled trunk movement and oblique strength.

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Kettlebell Bent Over Row with Rotation demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

BackLatsUpper BackBicepsCore

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Hinge forward with one kettlebell hanging from a straight arm, knees soft, spine long, and hips square.
  2. 02Row the kettlebell toward the lower ribs while keeping it close to the body.
  3. 03Near the top, rotate the working shoulder upward through the upper back without twisting through the knees or lower spine.
  4. 04Return the shoulders square to the floor before lowering the kettlebell to full arm extension.
  5. 05Complete the set with controlled rotation and a stable hip position, then switch sides.

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