Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Row vs Spinal Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Row
Only in Spinal Stretch
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.
Spinal Stretch
Sit in a chair so your back is straight and your feet planted on the floor.
Interlace your fingers behind your head, elbows out and your chin down.
Twist your upper body to one side about 3 times as far as you can. Then lean forward and twist your torso to reach your elbow to the floor on the inside of your knee.
Return to upright position and then repeat for your other side.
Verdict
Both exercises target the middle back. Alternating Kettlebell Row is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Spinal Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Spinal Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Row for a greater challenge.