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Kettlebell Alternating Row Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kettlebell Bent-Over Row demonstration

Kettlebell Bent-Over Row
2
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row demonstration

Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
3
Cable Standing Row demonstration

Cable Standing Row
4
Bent-Over Row demonstration

Bent-Over Row
5
Trap Bar Bent-Over Row demonstration

Trap Bar Bent-Over Row
6
Barbell Pendlay Row demonstration

Barbell Pendlay Row
7
Suspended Row demonstration

Suspended Row
8
Cable Seated Row demonstration

Cable Seated Row
9
Inverted Row demonstration

Inverted Row
10
Cable Seated Row with V-Bar demonstration

Cable Seated Row with V-Bar
11
Lever Row (Plate Loaded) demonstration

Lever Row (Plate Loaded)
12
Suspender Inverted Row demonstration

Suspender Inverted Row

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Kettlebell Alternating Row trains

Primary Latissimus Dorsi Rhomboids

Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Posterior Erector Spinae Trapezius Middle Fibers

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