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Kettlebell Chainsaw Row

Upper-back pulling drill emphasizing shoulder-blade control with kettlebell.

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Kettlebell Chainsaw Row 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. 01Set a staggered hinge stance with the free hand braced on the front thigh or support.
  2. 02Hold the kettlebell in the other hand with the arm hanging long.
  3. 03Row the kettlebell up toward the hip in a strong arcing pull.
  4. 04Squeeze the back at the top without twisting open.
  5. 05Lower slowly and complete the repetitions before switching sides.

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