Movements

Kettlebell swing

Kettlebell and dumbbell

Swing the kettlebell from between your legs to chest height or overhead.

How it’s done

  1. Feet shoulder width, hinge back with the bell behind you.
  2. Snap the hips forward to float the bell up.
  3. Let it fall and hinge back again.

Coaching tips

It is a hip hinge, not a squat. Arms are ropes, hips do the work.

Scaling options

Lighter bell, Russian (chest height) swing.

Not sure about a movement? Ask a coach before you start, and scale it to what feels right today.