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Kettlebell Swing
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Kettlebell Swing

Explosive hip hinge power for the posterior chain.

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Kettlebell Swing
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Setup & steps

  1. 1Hike the bell back between the legs
  2. 2Snap the hips forward aggressively
  3. 3Let the arms float to chest height
  4. 4Keep the core braced

Coaching cues

  1. It is a hip hinge, not a squat
  2. Glutes squeeze at the top
  3. Arms only guide the bell

Common mistakes

  1. Squatting down
  2. Lifting with the shoulders
  3. Hyperextending at the top

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