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Kettlebell Gorilla Row

Main muscle
Upper Back
Muscle group
Back
Equipment
Kettlebell

How to do it

  1. 1Stand over two kettlebells placed on the floor, feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Hinge at the hips and grip one kettlebell handle.
  3. 3Pull the kettlebell up to your ribs, leading with the elbow.
  4. 4Lower it back to the floor under control.
  5. 5Repeat on the other side, alternating without standing up fully.

Coaching cues

  • Hinge and hold steady
  • Elbow leads the pull
  • Alternate sides smoothly
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