“Pulling actions are key in a workout to balance out the pushing we do day to day, like opening doors and pushing prams, and in our workouts, like overhead lifting,” says Caroline.

The crème de la crème of pulling movements is the bent over row, as it requires control, balance and strength. As we know by now, adding in a kettlebell will train those skills even more, too.

Simply hinge at the hips so you’re almost at a 90° angle, with your arms gripping the weight by your side.
Pull upwards, squeezing the muscles between the shoulder blades.
You can make it harder by doing them unilaterally, with legs in a lunged position, which will work on stability of the core.

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