Kettlebell Swing

KB Swing · Russian Kettlebell Swing · Hardstyle Swing

CompoundPull forceHingeIntermediate

Kettlebell Free weightsFunctional

The kettlebell swing is a ballistic hip-hinge that propels a kettlebell to roughly shoulder height through explosive hip extension, training posterior-chain power and conditioning. It is a hinge, not a squat: hike the bell back between the legs, then snap the hips forward to float it up. Keep the spine neutral and let the arms ride the momentum rather than lifting with them.

Mechanic

Compound

Load type

Weighted

Utility

Basic

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