Double or single kettlebell for back and chest?

Advice Needed

So for back I mostly just use a 32kg single kettlebell and do pendelay style row for my upper back development. Gripping the handle and flaring my elbows at different angles when tucking in. To accommodate for the close grip style row.

I want to go heavier maybe 60kg to keep my back strong, as in my current situation I can't have a pull up bar.

As well as to create no imbalances for my chest with incline and normal push ups. Also is it possible to emulate bench press for chest? And if so would two kettlebells be better? Than one?

However before I buy, would it better to go lower weight and double kettlebell?

Has one done similar to me and gotten any decent upper back development and chest development?

I ask because my brother is moving out and taking his home gym with him and for the simple reason I like kettlebells 🤷‍♂️.

I don't seem to use them how everyone else uses them, for ballistic movements, snatches, swings etc. Am I missing out?

I just wanna emulate and have a good bench alternative and have a good row alternative. And advice would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance, kind people.

Posted May 28, 2021, 11:40 PM UTC

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kettlebellblack•

Lots of options. Some of my favourites:

Back: Single arm row. Gorilla row if you have more than one bell (they don't have to be equal, you can do alternating arms every rep or one side at a time). Heavy cleans. Press definitely works the traps hard. Heavy swings, single, 2H or double.

Chest: floor press, bridge floor press, crush floor press, pushups on handles.

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Tron0001•

I’m unclear-are you currently rowing that 32kg bell with 2 hands?

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brownSam1997OP•

Ye pretty much.

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swolecialist•

yeah dont do that. Single arm is far superior

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Tron0001•

Ya I’d get another bell to work on single arm row variations and presses.

One super heavy bell is only going get to limited use-and given your question probably nothing your specific goal other than maybe swings/deads.

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