Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Row vs Dumbbell Incline Row
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Dumbbell Incline Row
Instructions
Alternating Kettlebell Row
Place two kettlebells in front of your feet. Bend your knees slightly and push your butt out as much as possible. As you bend over to get into the starting position grab both kettlebells by the handles.
Pull one kettlebell off of the floor while holding on to the other kettlebell. Retract the shoulder blade of the working side, as you flex the elbow, drawing the kettlebell towards your stomach or rib cage.
Lower the kettlebell in the working arm and repeat with your other arm.
Dumbbell Incline Row
Using a neutral grip, lean into an incline bench.
Take a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, beginning with the arms straight. This will be your starting position.
Retract the shoulder blades and flex the elbows to row the dumbbells to your side.
Pause at the top of the motion, and then return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the middle back. Alternating Kettlebell Row is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Dumbbell Incline Row is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Dumbbell Incline Row if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Row for a greater challenge. Dumbbell Incline Row is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Alternating Kettlebell Row isolates the target muscle for focused development.