Bent Over Balance Row, Double-Handed
rating: | Ø 4.43 through 7 votes |
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required: | Dumbbells (2) / Kettlebells (2) |
level: | Hard |
type: | Strength |
Variations available (27) |
General And Specifics
- this exercise combines strength and balance
- it can be challenging for beginners
Starting Position
- take a dumbbell or kettlebell with each hand
- position the feet hip width apart on the floor
- bent the upper body forward until it is almost parallel to the floor
- simultaneously, lift one leg
- both arms hang down slightly bent below your shoulders
- the palms point to each other
- the supporting leg is bent a bit, too
- the back is upright, the head in extension to the spine
Correct Execution
- hold the body stable and the leg up while you bend the arms and pull up the weights
- the shoulder blades move towards each other
- the elbows lead the movement
- guide them past the torso
- in the final position, the weights are next to the torso
- pause shortly
- lower the weights, the arms are always bent at least a bit
- after some reps, switch the legs for a consistent back workout
tip for the workout
- the exercise becomes easier, if you do it with one arm and adhere to a tool for more stability