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Kettlebell Swing demonstration

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Strength / Kettlebell

Kettlebell Swing

An explosive hip-hinge movement using a kettlebell for power and conditioning.

Equipment

Kettlebell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Lower Back · Quads

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebell on the floor in front.

  2. 02

    Hinge at the hips, grip the kettlebell, and hike it back between your legs.

  3. 03

    Explosively drive your hips forward to swing the kettlebell to chest height.

  4. 04

    Let the kettlebell swing back between your legs.

  5. 05

    Repeat in a fluid motion.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.