Strength

Kettlebell Upright Row

Strengthen shoulders and upper back with the Kettlebell Upright Row. Lift a kettlebell up close to your body, then lower it. Ideal for building upper body strength and stability.

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Kettlebell Upright Row instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Stand up straight holding a kettlebell in each hand with your palms facing towards you.

2

Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.

3

Pull the kettlebells towards your chest keeping them close to your body.

4

Raise your elbows out and up, making sure they end up higher than the kettlebells. Hold briefly.

5

Lower the kettlebells back to your waist in a slow and controlled manner, then repeat.

Stand up straight holding a kettlebell in each hand with your palms facing towards you.

Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.

Pull the kettlebells towards your chest keeping them close to your body.

Raise your elbows out and up, making sure they end up higher than the kettlebells. Hold briefly.

Lower the kettlebells back to your waist in a slow and controlled manner, then repeat.

Equipment needed

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Box

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Kettlebell

Ladder

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