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Here is an alternative to a traditional rowing movement.  Begin by holding a kettle bell in your right hand.  Get down on the ground as if to do a push up but place your toes on the surface of a bosu ball.  Keep your legs shoulders width apart.  Straighten your left arm and lift your body from the floor.  Now lift the weight up to your right shoulder and then lower it to the ground again.  Repeat for 2 sets of 10 repetitions (on each arm).

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Try this exercise to help build the strength of your back, your abs and your arms.  Begin by holding a kettle bell in your right hand.  Get down on the ground as if to do a push up.  Keep your legs shoulders width apart.  Straighten your left arm and lift your body from the floor.  Now lift the weight up to your right shoulder and then touch it to the ground again.  Repeat for 2 sets of 10 repetitions (on each arm).

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The tricep extension can be done using a balance ball.  Start by holding a kettle bell with both of your hands.  Keep your abs tight as you place your upper back on the balance ball.  Press against the floor with your feet to lift your torso to a table top position.  Now lift the weight up over your chest until your arms are straight.  Bend at the elbows to bring the weight down to your forehead.  Now lift the weight straight over your chest again.  Repeat for 2 sets of 12.

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To do a tricep extension on a balance board, start by holding a kettle bell with both hands.  Squeeze your abs as you place your upper back on the balance board.  Press against the floor with your feet to lift your torso to where it is parallel to the ground.  Now press the weight over your chest until your arms are straight.  Bend at the elbows and bring the weight down until it nearly touches your forehead.  Now straighten your arms lift the weight straight over your chest again.  Repeat for 2 sets of 12.

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