Kettlebell Swing

Equipment: Kettlebell

Kettlebell Swing
Primary Muscles
  • Deltoid Anterior
  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Hamstrings
Synergistic Muscles
  • Adductor Magnus
  • Deltoid Lateral
  • Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
  • Quadriceps
  • Serratus Anterior
  • Soleus

Kettlebell swings are a great exercise for building strength and power in your posterior chain. Here are the steps to perform them correctly:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of you.
  2. Hinge at your hips and swing the kettlebell back between your legs, keeping your back straight and your core tight.
  3. Explosively extend your hips and knees and swing the kettlebell up to chest level, squeezing your glutes at the top.
  4. Let the kettlebell fall back down and repeat the movement, keeping your arms straight and your shoulders relaxed.