How to Do Kettlebell Swing

Form Cues

1. 1

   Hinge at hips explosively, drive hips forward to power the swing

2. 2

   Let the bell float to chest height

3. 3

   Keep arms relaxed — they're just a rope connecting you to the bell, not driving the movement

4. 4

   Let the bell fall back between your legs on the way down, hiking it like a football snap

Common Mistakes

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  Squatting instead of hinging — the power comes from the hip hinge, not from bending the knees

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  Using the arms and shoulders to muscle the bell up — the power should come entirely from the hip snap

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  Letting the lower back round at the bottom of the swing — keep the spine neutral throughout