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kettlebell swing

kettlebell swing exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: kettlebell.

kettlebell swing exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
kettlebell

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, core

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
  2. Hold the kettlebell with both hands in front of your body, arms extended.
  3. Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips, pushing your butt back.
  4. Swing the kettlebell back between your legs, keeping your arms straight and maintaining a flat back.
  5. Drive your hips forward and swing the kettlebell up to shoulder height, using the momentum generated by your hips.
  6. Allow the kettlebell to swing back down between your legs and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.