Three KB Swing Tips

Use these 3 tips to make sure you’re getting the most of your kettlebell swing.

1. Exhale at the top

Breathe in when the kettlebell falls, and use a sharp exhale at the top while squeezing the handle, your butt and your belly. Imagine you’re holding a plank at the top, with shoulders over hips, no leaning back!

2. Break the handle

Speaking of squeezing the handle. At the top, squeeze hard and twist your pinkies down. You'll feel it from your wrists to your shoulders, arm pits and upper back. This added tension will connect your arms to the kettlebell and make it feel much smoother. As you breathe in on the way down, briefly relax your grip before the next rep.

3. Spread the floor

But not too much. Screw your feet into the ground to create tension. When the kettlebell falls, push your knees apart from one another ever so slightly. Don't go so much you're on the outside of your feet though. Keep your toes on the ground and push through your mid foot as you snap the kettlebell to the top. If you tend to get into your heels when you swing, try ditching your shoes to feel more stable.

Justin Miner

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