Twist Superman vs One Arm Kettlebell Row

Which one fits your Back workout plan?

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Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions vs 391. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Twist Superman and One Arm Kettlebell Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.

Twist Superman vs One Arm Kettlebell Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions compared to 391 for One Arm Kettlebell Row.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Twist Superman 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 Twist Superman and One Arm Kettlebell Row Differ

What differsTwist SupermanOne Arm Kettlebell Row
Equipmentbodyweight onlya kettlebell
One side at a timeNoYes
Difficulty2 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users1,688 sessions391 sessions

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How to Do Twist Superman

Twist Superman demo video

Twist Superman Muscles Worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Lift your chest and feet while twisting your body to one side.
  2. 2. Return to the starting position and exercise the same way on the opposite side.

Coach's Tips

  1. Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.

For a full Twist Superman guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Twist Superman exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Twist Superman?Exercise Guide

How to Do One Arm Kettlebell Row

One Arm Kettlebell Row demo video

One Arm Kettlebell Row Muscles Worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Pull the arm holding the kettlebell.
  2. 2. Keep your elbow close to your side and pull until your elbow is vertical.
  3. 3. Slowly lower it until your elbow is fully extended and return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
  2. 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.

Want to learn more about One Arm Kettlebell Row?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Back, Twist Superman or One Arm Kettlebell Row?

Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions against 391 for One Arm 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 Twist Superman and One Arm Kettlebell Row need?

Twist Superman needs bodyweight only, and One Arm Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell.

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