Kettlebell Bent Over Alternate Twist Row
Description
The kettlebell bent over alternate twist row is a single-arm row variation that adds a torso twist on each rep. The lifter rows one kettlebell at a time from a bent over position while rotating the torso slightly toward the working side. The twist loads the obliques.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Bent Over Alternate Twist Row Instructions
- Stand holding a kettlebell in each hand at the sides.
- Hinge at the hips with a flat back and slight knee bend.
- Let the kettlebells hang down with palms facing each other.
- Brace your core and keep the back flat.
- Row one kettlebell up to the hip while rotating the torso slightly.
- Squeeze the lat hard at the top.
- Lower with control while rotating the torso back to neutral.
- Row the other kettlebell while rotating to that side. Alternate sides.
Kettlebell Bent Over Alternate Twist Row Form & Visual
Kettlebell Bent Over Alternate Twist Row Benefits
- Combo back and core move
- Trains rotational strength
- Builds lat thickness
- Strong unilateral row
- Useful back-day move
- Builds rotational core
Kettlebell Bent Over Alternate Twist Row Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Rhomboids
- Obliques
- Biceps brachii
Kettlebell Bent Over Alternate Twist Row Variations & Alternatives
- Renegade Row
- KB Two Arm Row
- DB Row
- KB Single Arm Row
