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Kettlebell Swing
- Primary muscle
- Full body
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Back
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Stand with feet shoulder-width and hinge at the hips to hike the kettlebell back between your legs. Snap your hips forward explosively to swing the bell up to about chest height with straight arms. Let it fall back into the next hinge, keeping your back flat and core braced throughout.
Video demo coming soon.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the full body: