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How to do Kettlebell Alternating Renegade Row

The kettlebell alternating renegade row is a compound exercise that targets the upper back while also engaging the core and shoulders. It requires maintaining a plank position while performing alternating rows with kettlebells, challenging both strength and stability.

Kettlebell Alternating Renegade Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Core and Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Advanced
Category
Back

How to do Kettlebell Alternating Renegade Row, step by step

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands gripping the kettlebells and your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Pull one kettlebell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  4. Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
  5. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Kettlebell Alternating Renegade Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your core and shoulders.

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Kettlebell Alternating Renegade Row is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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