Kettlebell Row vs One Arm Kettlebell Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Kettlebell Row more often — 391 sessions vs 127. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Kettlebell Row and One Arm Kettlebell Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Kettlebell Row vs One Arm Kettlebell Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Kettlebell Row more often — 391 sessions compared to 127 for Kettlebell Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Kettlebell Row and One Arm Kettlebell Row differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Kettlebell Row and One Arm Kettlebell Row Differ
| What differs | Kettlebell Row | One Arm Kettlebell Row |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 127 sessions | 391 sessions |
How to Do Kettlebell Row
Kettlebell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please hold the kettlebell with both hands while leaning your upper body forward.
- 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and pull your elbows back to lift the kettlebell.
- 3. Raise it until your elbows are vertical, then slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Kettlebell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Row exercise guide.
How to Do One Arm Kettlebell Row
One Arm Kettlebell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull the arm holding the kettlebell.
- 2. Keep your elbow close to your side and pull until your elbow is vertical.
- 3. Slowly lower it until your elbow is fully extended and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest up to avoid rounding your back.
For a full One Arm Kettlebell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Kettlebell Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Kettlebell Row or One Arm Kettlebell Row?
Planfit users log One Arm Kettlebell Row more often — 391 sessions against 127 for Kettlebell Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Kettlebell Row and One Arm Kettlebell Row need?
Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell, and One Arm Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell.
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