Kettlebell Swing
Step by step
How to perform
- Bend at your hips and knees, grasp the kettlebell with both hands, keeping your arms straight and your back flat.
- Swing the kettlebell between your legs by pushing your hips back while keeping your chest up.
- Quickly stand up and thrust your hips forward, using this momentum to swing the kettlebell up to chest height.
- Let the kettlebell swing back between your legs to complete one rep, and repeat this motion for your desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic, full-body exercise that primarily strengthens the hips, glutes, hamstrings, lats, abs, shoulders, pecs, and grip. It's an excellent choice for individuals of all fitness levels who are looking to improve their functional strength, cardiovascular endurance, and overall fitness. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help boost your power and agility, burn fat, and even improve your posture and stability, making it an all-around beneficial workout.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the kettlebell with both hands, ensuring your grip is firm but not too tight. A common mistake is gripping the kettlebell too tightly, which can lead to wrist strain. The kettlebell should swing freely from your hands.
Keep your eyes on the kettlebell throughout the swing. This helps maintain balance and focus, and it prevents you from leaning too far forward or backward. A common mistake is to look down or to the sides, which can throw off your balance and lead to injury.
Breathe in as you swing the kettle
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