Kettlebell Swing exercise demonstration
Strength
Weight + reps

Kettlebell Swing

Explosive hip-hinge movement using a kettlebell.

Kettlebell

Equipment

Kettlebell

Also known as

KB SwingRussian Kettlebell SwingKettlebell Swing AmericanAmerican Kettlebell Swing

Targeting

Glutes

Primary

Hamstrings

Primary

Lower back

Secondary

Abs

Stabilizer

Forearms

Secondary

Front delts

Stabilizer

How to do it

  1. 1.Stand with the kettlebell slightly in front of you
  2. 2.hinge and hike it back between your legs
  3. 3.drive your hips forward to swing it to chest height
  4. 4.let it return by hinging again

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