Kettlebell Bent over Alternate Twist Row

The Kettlebell Bent Over Alternate Twist Row targets the upper back, shoulders, and core. This exercise enhances strength and stability while promoting proper posture.

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each hand.
  2. Bend at the hips, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent.
  3. Row one kettlebell towards your hip while twisting your torso, then lower it back down.
  4. Alternate to the other side, maintaining a controlled movement.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform the Kettlebell Bent over Alternate Twist Row

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Kettlebell Bent over Alternate Twist Row using your kettlebell.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your latissimus dorsi.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your latissimus dorsi rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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