Back·Kettlebell·Compound

One-Arm Kettlebell Row

Upper Back · Kettlebell

Intermediate

Body Part

Back

Equipment

Kettlebell

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound

Force

Pull

The One-Arm Kettlebell Row is an intermediate kettlebell exercise that primarily targets the Upper Back.

Muscles Worked

Upper Back primaryBiceps secondaryLats secondary

In Position

One-Arm Kettlebell Row — start position
Start position
One-Arm Kettlebell Row — end position
End position

How to Do the One-Arm Kettlebell Row

  1. 1Place a kettlebell in front of your feet. Bend your knees slightly and then push your butt out as much as possible as you bend over to get in the starting position. Grab the kettlebell and pull it to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blade and flexing the elbow. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written

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