Kettlebell Wide Upright Row
Strengthen your shoulders and traps with the Kettlebell Wide Upright Row! A powerful move for upper body definition.
The Kettlebell Wide Upright Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the biceps and back. You'll need: kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Wide Upright Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Kettlebell Wide Upright Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Wide Upright Row
Stand up straight with feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a kettlebell in each hand in front of you with palms facing your body. Your hands should be a bit wider than shoulder width.
Keep your back straight and chest up as you pull the kettlebells upward to chest level. Your elbows should lead the way and go higher than your forearms.
Aim to raise the kettlebells close to your body, and keep your wrists firm as you lift.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement when the kettlebells reach chest level.
Lower the kettlebells back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Make sure to perform the exercise with proper form to avoid any potential shoulder strain. Also, select a weight that allows you to complete the exercise with control but is still challenging for the targeted muscles.
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Kettlebell Wide Upright Row FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Wide Upright Row work?
The Kettlebell Wide Upright Row mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the biceps and back. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and trapezius.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Wide Upright Row?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Wide Upright 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 Wide Upright Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Wide Upright Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Shoulder-Grip Upright Row, Upright Row, Barbell Wide-Grip Upright Row and Bottle-Weight Upright Row.
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