Exercise Detail

Kettlebell Swing - Legs Exercise

Start Position End Position
Third Position Muscle Groups



Primary Muscle Group Secondary Muscle Group Joint type
Gluteals Core Compound

Difficulty Equipment Needed
Basic High (Kettlebell)


Description
START POSITION: Starting from a squat position with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and back in neutral position, place hands on kettlebell handle with kettlebell slightly behind heels. Look straight ahead and avoid letting your knees move forward over your toes. MOVEMENT: Press straight up through the heels and push the hips forward until standing while simultaneously raising kettlebell in front of body to shoulder height keeping arms as straight as possible. Slowly lower only to 90 degree bend in knees returning kettlebell to floor and repeat.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/embed/sxcTVevQ5hU