The exercise came about when doing a combination of kettlebell movements. Posted on February 7, 2019 by Stefan — 1 Comment ↓ I enjoy back (and leg) training a lot and would like to do it everyday. The Kettlebell Gorilla Row is a frequent exercise we do during training. Log In Register Try this at the end of the workout. --Benefits: - Unilateral row work with a kb or even a dumbbell allows for an extended in range of motion, potentially increasing fibre recruitment - Reinforcement of a strong posterior chain position with other various exercises such as deadlifts. A cool row variation to try out is the KB gorilla row. When performing the KB Gorilla Row, do 4 sets of 6-8 reps per side. It’s not the easiest body part to develop, as it’s hard to get a good mind-muscle connection, but it’s crucial for building a strong foundation for all the compound lifts. Kettlebell Batwing Gorilla Rows: Checklist: Take a shoulder to slightly wider than shoulder stance. This content is for Free Trial, Yearly membership, Monthly and Corporate Membership members only. Wait, Why Is It Called the "Gorilla" Row? This is "KB GORILLA ROW" by Younix - Unique Gyms That Work on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. I found it to not only improve grip and back strength but also reinforces proper tension and body position in a hinge movement. Gorilla Row with Kettlebell – Unilateral Exercise. HINGE into the hips; Maintain a small low back arch and get the chest up; Shoulders DOWN, into the back pockets; Chin/ head in neutral; Row BOTH kettlebells into the hips and HOLD them at the ribcage for maximum scapular packing. Do between 4-10 reps of gorilla rows, followed by 4-10 reps of deadlifts, and end with a specific distance for your farmer's walks, like 20 yards.