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Kettlebell Swing

Stand wider than shoulder width, hold a kettlebell with both hands, and hinge your hips back. Extend your hips powerfully and swing the kettlebell to chest height using your glutes rather than your arms.

Body part
Full body
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)
Kettlebell Swing — Start position

Kettlebell Swing

Kettlebell Swing — Start position
01|Start position

Stand wider than shoulder width, hold a kettlebell with both hands, and hinge your hips back.

Kettlebell Swing — Movement
02|Movement

Extend your hips powerfully and swing the kettlebell to chest height using your glutes rather than your arms.

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Key points

  • Drive the swing by extending your hips (hip hinge)
  • Squeeze your glutes at the top
  • Brace your abdomen and stabilize your torso

Cautions

  • Do not lift using only your arms
  • Do not arch your lower back
  • Make sure the space around you is clear

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Gluteus maximus
  • Hamstrings
  • Erector spinae
  • Core

Equipment: One kettlebell

Kettlebell Swing — Main muscles

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