Kettlebell Swing

Form Cues

1. 1

   Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, kettlebell on the floor in front.

2. 2

   Hinge at the hips to grip the bell, tilting it toward you slightly.

3. 3

   Hike the kettlebell back between your legs like a center snap in football.

4. 4

   Explosively drive your hips forward while squeezing your glutes.

5. 5

   Let the bell float to chest height — arms are just a guide, power comes from hips.

6. 6

   Hinge again as the bell returns, guiding it between your legs. Maintain rhythm.

Common Mistakes

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  Squatting the movement — this is a hip hinge, not a squat.

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  Pulling the bell with your arms — the hip drive creates all the power.

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  Rounding the lower back at the bottom.

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  Letting the bell drift too high — it should float no higher than chest level.