Kettlebell Incline Row
Strengthen your back with Kettlebell Incline Rows! This exercise builds a strong, stable back with targeted muscle engagement.
The Kettlebell Incline Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back, with help from the traps and shoulders. You'll need: incline bench or kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Incline Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Kettlebell Incline Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Incline Row
Place an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Lie face down on the bench with your chest at the top of the incline and legs straight back, toes on the ground for stability.
Grab a kettlebell with one hand, starting with your arm extended and the kettlebell directly below your shoulder.
Keep your back straight and brace your core.
Pull the kettlebell upwards, leading with your elbow, until it reaches your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the motion.
Hold momentarily, then slowly lower the kettlebell to the starting position.
Perform the desired number of repetitions.
Switch the kettlebell to the other hand and repeat the same number of reps to ensure balanced muscle development.
Make sure that you maintain good form throughout the exercise to engage the correct muscle groups and prevent injury. Adjust the weight accordingly to match your strength and fitness level.
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Kettlebell Incline Row FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Incline Row work?
The Kettlebell Incline Row mainly works the back, with help from the traps and shoulders. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Incline Row?
Incline bench or kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Incline 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 Incline Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Incline Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Incline Row, Dumbbell Lying Incline Row, Renegade Row and Alternating Kettlebell Row.
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