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Kettlebell Swing
Muscles involved
The kettlebell swing drives the bell forward with a powerful hip snap. It builds explosive glutes and hamstrings and doubles as conditioning.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than your shoulders, holding a kettlebell in front of your hips.
- Slightly bend your knees and swing the kettlebell backward between your legs.
- Propel the kettlebell forward in an arc, extending your hips and legs.
- Elevate the kettlebell until your arms surpass parallel to the floor and repeat.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- The impulse should come from an explosive hip movement, not from your arms. - Keep your back straight and your core firm during the entire swing. - The kettlebell should not go higher than shoulder level to maintain proper technique.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Kettlebell Swing: which muscles does it work?
Kettlebell Swing mainly works: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps. It also involves: muslos en general.
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