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Exercises

Kettlebell swing

Kettlebell swing: the top of a kettlebell swing, standing tall, the kettlebell floating at chest height with straight arms
GlutesHamstringsCue Snap the hips; arms just guide the bell.
  • 2–3sets
  • 12–15reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebell a little in front of you.
  2. Hinge and hike the bell back between your legs.
  3. Snap your hips forward so the bell floats to chest height.
  4. Let it fall back into the next hinge.

Common mistakes

  • Lifting the bell with the arms.
  • Squatting instead of hinging.
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