Kettlebell Gorilla Row
Build a strong back & core with the Kettlebell Gorilla Row! This dynamic exercise boosts strength & stability. Get ready to feel the burn!
The Kettlebell Gorilla Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back, with help from the shoulders and traps. You'll need: kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Gorilla Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Kettlebell Gorilla Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Gorilla Row
Place two kettlebells on the floor between your feet and take a wide stance slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Hinge at your hips and bend your knees to lower your torso, keeping your back flat and chest up.
Grip the handles of both kettlebells firmly while maintaining your braced core and stable posture.
Pull one kettlebell up toward your ribs by driving your elbow straight back, keeping your arm close to your body.
Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting floor position with control.
Repeat the rowing movement on the opposite side, alternating arms for your desired number of repetitions.
Kettlebell Gorilla Row FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Gorilla Row work?
The Kettlebell Gorilla Row mainly works the back, with help from the shoulders and traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Gorilla Row?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Gorilla Row a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Gorilla Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Gorilla Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Row Good-Morning, Gorilla Row, Renegade Row and Alternating Kettlebell Row.
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