How to do it
Squeeze your shoulder blade toward your spine at the top.
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Place one hand on a bench and hold a kettlebell with the opposite hand.
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Bend forward at the waist until your back is nearly parallel to the floor.
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Pull the kettlebell up to your side, keeping your elbow close to your body.
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Lower the kettlebell with control to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat and avoid rotating your torso as you row the kettlebell to maintain proper alignment.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbow out away from the ribs
- ✕Raising the torso too upright from the bench
- ✕Yanking the kettlebell up with momentum